HP-UX Directory Server 8.1 administrator guide

Figure 2-4 Directory tree with a sub suffix
This section describes creating root and sub suffixes for the directory using either the Directory
Server Console or the command line.
• “Creating a new root suffix using the console”
• “Creating a new sub suffix using the console”
• “Creating root and sub suffixes from the command line”
2.2.1.1 Creating a new root suffix using the console
1. In the Directory Server Console, select the Configuration tab.
2. Right-click Data in the left navigation pane, and select New Root Suffix from the pop-up
menu.
3. Enter a unique suffix in the New suffix field.
The suffix must be named with dc naming conventions, such as dc=example,dc=com.
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