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object class Defines an entry type in the directory by defining which

attributes are contained in the entry.

object identifier A string, usually of decimal numbers, that uniquely identifies a

schema element, such as an object class or an attribute, in an

object-oriented system. Object identifiers are assigned by

ANSI, IETF or similar organizations.

See Also OID.

OID See object identifier.

operational attribute Contains information used internally by the directory to keep

track of modifications and subtree properties. Operational

attributes are not returned in response to a search unless

explicitly requested.

parent access When granted, indicates that users have access to entries

below their own in the directory tree if the bind DN is the parent

of the targeted entry.

pass-through authentication See PTA.

pass-through subtree In pass-through authentication, the PTA directory server will

pass through bind requests to the authenticating directory

server from all clients whose DN is contained in this subtree.

password file A file on Unix machines that stores Unix user login names,

passwords, and user ID numbers. It is also known as

/etc/passwd because of where it is kept.

password policy A set of rules that governs how passwords are used in a given

directory.

permission In the context of access control, permission states whether

access to the directory information is granted or denied and the

level of access that is granted or denied.