HP-UX Directory Server 8.1 administrator guide

2.4.2.2 Chaining LDAP controls
It is possible not to chain operation requests made by LDAP controls. By default, requests made
by the following controls are forwarded to the remote server by the database link:
• Virtual List View (VLV)
Provides lists of parts of entries rather than returning all entry information.
• Server-side sorting
Sorts entries according to their attribute values.
• Managed DSA
Returns smart referrals as entries, rather than following the referral, so the smart referral
itself can be changed or deleted.
• Loop detection
Keeps track of the number of times the server chains with another server. When the count
reaches the configured number, a loop is detected, and the client application is notified. For
more information about using this control, see “Detecting loops”.
NOTE:
Server-side sorting and VLV controls are supported only when a client application request is
made to a single database. Database links cannot support these controls when a client application
makes a request to multiple databases.
2.4.2.2.1 Chaining LDAP controls using the console
1. In the Directory Server Console, select the Configuration tab.
2. Expand the Data folder in the left pane, and click Database Link Settings.
3. Select the Settings tab in the right window.
2.4 Creating and maintaining database links 69