Represents binary data encoded using simplified Basic Encoding Rules (BER).
Use a berval structure when working with binary attribute values such as a JPEG or audio file.
/* Defined in ldap.h, which is included by slapi-plugin.h */
#include "slapi-plugin.h"
struct berval {
    unsigned long   bv_len;
    char          * bv_val;
};
This structure has the following fields.
Table 15–3 berval Fields| 
 Field  | 
 Description  | 
|---|---|
| 
 bv_len  | 
 Size of the encoded data.  | 
| 
 bv_val  | 
 Encoded data itself.  |