Red Hat Directory Server 8.0 Administrator's Guide

3. In the object class list, select an object class to define the new entry.

4. Click OK.

If you selected an object class related to a type of entry for which a predefined template is

available, the corresponding Create window opens, as described in Section 1.2.1, “Creating

an Entry Using a Predefined Template”.

In all other cases, the Property Editor opens. It contains a list of mandatory attributes for the

selected object class.

5. Supply a value for all the listed attributes.

• Some fields are empty, but some might have a placeholder value such as New. Fill in all

attributes with a meaningful value for the entry.

• Some object classes can have several naming attributes. Select the naming attribute to

use to name the new entry.

• Open the Property Editor to add optional attributes, as described in Section 1.3,

“Modifying Directory Entries”.

6. Click OK to save the new entry. The new entry opens in the right pane.

1.3. Modifying Directory Entries

Modifying directory entries in Directory Server Console uses a dialog window called the

Property Editor. The Property Editor contains the list of object classes and attributes

belonging to an entry and can be used to edit the object classess and attributes belonging to

that entry:

• Add and remove object classes

• Add and remove an attribute

• Add and remove an attribute value

• Add an attribute subtype

This section describes how to start the Property Editor and use it to modify an entry's attributes

and attribute values.

1.3.1. Displaying the Property Editor

The Property Editor can be opened in several ways:

• From the Directory tab, by right-clicking an entry, and selecting Properties from the pop-up

menu.

Chapter 2. Creating Directory Entries