Setting the Time Limit Mode

When you set the server operation time limit as described in "Setting System Operational Attributes", you specified the maximum number of seconds allowed for a search to be completed. To adjust server performance, you can also set the search time limit mode to be either accurate or approximate. If you specify it as accurate, then searches end precisely at the specified number of seconds. If you specify it as approximate, then searches end within a few seconds of the specified number of seconds. In smaller workloads, the latter provides better performance.

Setting the Time Limit Mode by Using Oracle Directory Manager

To set the time limit mode:

1. In the navigator pane, expand Oracle Internet Directory Servers and select the directory server instance.

2. In the right pane, select the Query Optimization tab.

3. In the Query Optimization tab page, in the Time Limit Mode field, select either Accurate or Approximate.

4. Choose Apply.

Setting the Time Limit Mode by Using ldapmodify

To specify the search time limit mode to be either accurate or approximate, you set the orcltlimitmode attribute. A value of 0 is accurate, and a value of 1 is approximate. The default value is 1.