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Object Class Index
Attribute Index
Schema Supported by Directory Server 4.0
LDAP Overview
Object Classes
Attributes
Object Identifiers (OIDs)
Extending Server Schema
Schema Checking
ISO Country Codes
Sources of Related Information
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Object Class Index
Attributes Index
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
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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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