nsslapd-state

how a suffix handles operations

Description

Determines how the suffix handles operations.

Entry DN

cn="suffixName",cn=mapping tree,cn=config

Valid Range

backend: The backend database is used to process all operations.
disabled: The database is not available for processing operations. The server returns a ”No such search object" error in response to requests made by client applications.
referral: A referral is returned for requests made to this suffix.
referral on update: The database is used for all operations except update requests, which receive a referral.

Default Value

backend

Syntax

DirectoryString

Example

nsslapd-state: backend

Note:

You can manually change the value of the nsslapd-state attribute. For example, you can change the value to referral or referral on update if you want the server to be read-only for the duration of a backup.

However, if replication is enabled, replication manages the value of the nsslapd-state attribute, and overwrites the value you have manually set.

Attributes

See attributes(5) for descriptions of the following attributes:

ATTRIBUTE TYPE	ATTRIBUTE VALUE
Availability	SUNWdsee7
Stability Level	Obsolete: Scheduled for removal after this release