Sun Java System Directory Server Enterprise Edition 6.2 Reference

Subtrees in the Request Filtering Policy

The request filtering policy is configured with one or more allowed subtrees and zero, one, or more prohibited subtrees. The subtrees identify the part of a data view that can be accessed by clients.

Allowed Subtrees

An allowed subtree is specified by a minimum base DN. Clients are permitted to perform operations on entries at the minimum base DN or below the minimum base DN. By default, the minimum base DN is the root DN.

If a client requests a search operation that is targeted at a DN superior to the minimum base DN, Directory Proxy Server rewrites the DN to target the minimum base DN. If a client performs any other operation that is targeted at a DN superior to the minimum base DN, the operation is denied.

Prohibited Subtrees

A prohibited subtree is a branch of the allowed subtree that cannot be accessed by the client. The base DN of a prohibited subtree must be subordinate to the minimum base DN of an allowed subtree. If a client performs an operation that is targeted at a prohibited subtree, the operation is denied.