20.4 The Synchronization Process

The synchronization process is as follows:

1. In an import operation, the SunONE connector extracts all the changes from the SunONE Directory Server based on the value specified in the orclodipConDirLastAppliedChgNum attribute. It then applies them to Oracle Internet Directory.

   In an export operation, the SunONE connector extracts all the changes from Oracle Internet Directory based on the orclodipLastAppliedChangeNumber and applies them to the SunONE Directory Server.

2. Once all the changes are read and applied, the appropriate attribute—either orclodipConDirLastAppliedChgNum or orclodipLastAppliedChangeNumber—is updated.

3. After the execution is finished, the directory integration and provisioning server updates the execution status attributes.