HP-UX Directory Server 8.1 schema reference

file type The format of a given file. For example, graphics files are often saved in GIF format, while a

text file is usually saved as ASCII text format. File types are usually identified by the file

extension (for example, .GIF or .HTML).

filter A constraint applied to a directory query that restricts the information returned.

filtered role Allows you to assign entries to the role depending upon the attribute contained by each entry.

You do this by specifying an LDAP filter. Entries that match the filter are said to possess the

role.

general access When granted, indicates that all authenticated users can access directory information.

GSS-API Generic Security Services. The generic access protocol that is the native way for UNIX-based

systems to access and authenticate Kerberos services; also supports session encryption.

host name A name for a machine in the form machine.domain.dom, which is translated into an IP address.

For example, www.example.com is the machine www in the subdomain example and com

domain.

HTML Hypertext Markup Language. The formatting language used for documents on the World Wide

Web. HTML files are plain text files with formatting codes that tell browsers such as the Mozilla

Firefox how to display text, position graphics, and form items and to display links to other

pages.

HTTP Hypertext Transfer Protocol. The method for exchanging information between HTTP servers

and clients.

HTTPD An abbreviation for the HTTP daemon or service, a program that serves information using the

HTTP protocol. The daemon or service is often called an httpd.

HTTPS A secure version of HTTP, implemented using the Secure Sockets Layer, SSL.

hub In the context of replication, a server that holds a replica that is copied from a different server,

and, in turn, replicates it to a third server.