Sun Java(TM) System Directory Server 5.2 2005Q1 Technical Overview |
Preface
This overview serves as a one-stop port of call for users, namely IT managers, system administrators, and developers needing to gain a rapid understanding of how Sun Java System Directory Server can address their business and programming needs. The guide walks users through Directory Server architectural concepts and outlines the benefits to be gained from Directory Server functionality in terms of the performance, reliability, and scalability provided in key Directory Server areas.
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ConventionsTable 1 describes the typeface conventions used in this document.
Table 2 describes placeholder conventions used in this guide.
Table 3 describes the symbol conventions used in this book.
Table 4 describes the shell prompt conventions used in this book.
Table 4 Shell Prompts
Shell
Prompt
C shell
machine-name%
C shell superuser
machine-name#
Bourne shell and Korn shell
$
Bourne shell and Korn shell superuser
#
Input and output of Directory Server commands are usually expressed using the LDAP Data Interchange Format (LDIF) [RFC 2849]. Lines are wrapped for readability.
Related BooksThe following books can be found in HTML and PDF at http://www.sun.com/documentation/.
Directory Server Books
Directory Server Release Notes
Directory Server Technical Overview
Directory Server Deployment Planning Guide
Directory Server Installation and Migration Guide
Directory Server Performance Tuning Guide
Directory Server Administration Guide
Directory Server Administration Reference
Directory Server Plug-in Developer's Guide
Directory Server Plug-in Developer's Reference
Directory Server Man Page Reference
Administration Server Books
Administration Server Release Notes
Administration Server Administration Guide
Administration Server Man Page Reference
Directory Proxy Server Books
Directory Proxy Server Release Notes
Directory Proxy Server Administration Guide
Related Java Enterprise System Books
Java Enterprise System Installation Guide
Java Enterprise System Upgrade and Migration Guide
Java Enterprise System Glossary
Documentation, Support, and TrainingTable 5 provides links to Sun documentation, support, and training information.
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