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Directory Server Object Classes
Releases 1.x, 3.x, and 4.0



organizationalUnit
Supported by
LDAP

Definition
Defines entries that represent organizational units. An organizational unit is generally assumed to be a relatively static grouping within a larger organization.

Superior Class
top

OID
2.5.6.5


Required Attributes
Description
objectClass

Specifies the objects for this object class.

ou (organizationUnitName)

The name of the organizational unit.


Allowed Attributes
Description
businessCategory

Business in which the organizational unit is involved.

description

Text description of the organizational unit.

destinationIndicator

The country and city associated with the organizational unit needed to provide Public Telegram Service.

fax (fascimileTelephoneNumber)

Fax number associated with the organizational unit.

internationalIsdnNumber

stores an ISDN number for the organizational unit.

l (localityName)

The organizational unit's location.

physicalDeliveryOfficeName

Location where physical deliveries can be made to the organizational unit.

postalAddress

The organizational unit's mailing address.

postalCode

The organizational unit's postal code (such as a United States zip code).

postOfficeBox

The organizational unit's post office box.

preferredDeliveryMethod

The organizational unit's preferred method of contact or delivery.

registeredAddress

Postal address suitable for reception of expedited documents, where the recipient must verify delivery.

searchGuide

Specifies information for suggested search criteria when using the entry as the base object in the directory tree for a search operation.

seeAlso

URL to information relevant to the organizational unit.

st

State or province in which the organizational unit resides.

street

Street address at which the organizational unit is located.

telephoneNumber

Telephone number associated with the organizational unit.

teletexTerminalIdentifier

Identifier for the teletex terminal of the organization.

telexNumber

Telex number of the organization.

userPassword

Password with which the entry can bind to the directory.

x121Address

X.121 address of the organization.



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