Directory Information Tree

Information in the directory is organized in a tree structure, called the Directory Information Tree (DIT). The structure of a DIT usually reflects very closely the structure of the information it contains. For example, a directory containing entries for people in a corporation could be organized by division or by location. In general, DIT structures are organizational, geographical, or include both organizational and geographical factors. However, another possibility is to organize the DIT structure according to internet domains. The logical organization of the DIT into naming contexts is discussed in Chapter 3, Planning a Directory Service.