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Network Working Group M. Wahl Network Working Group M. Wahl
Request for Comments: DRAFT Critical Angle Inc. Request for Comments: DRAFT Innosoft International, Inc.
January 6, 1998 August 1, 1998
MIME Directory Profile for LDAP Schema MIME Directory Profile for LDAP Schema
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1. Status of this Memo 1. Status of this Memo
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2. Abstract 2. Abstract
This document defines a MIME directory profile [1] for holding an This document defines a MIME directory profile [1] for holding an
LDAP [2] schema. It is intended for communication with the Internet LDAP [2] schema. It is intended for communication with the Internet
schema listing service. schema listing service.
The key words "MUST", "MUST NOT", "REQUIRED", "SHALL", "SHALL NOT", The key words "MUST", "MUST NOT", "REQUIRED", "SHALL", "SHALL NOT",
"SHOULD", "SHOULD NOT", "RECOMMENDED", "MAY", and "OPTIONAL" in "SHOULD", "SHOULD NOT", "RECOMMENDED", "MAY", and "OPTIONAL" in
this document are to be interpreted as described in RFC 2119 [4]. this document are to be interpreted as described in RFC 2119 [4].
3. Overview 3. Overview
This document defines how a MIME type may be used to transfer a This document defines how a MIME type may be used to transfer a
single LDAPv3 schema definition. single LDAPv3 schema definition.
A schema for use with LDAPv3 consists of any number of object class, A schema for use with LDAPv3 consists of any number of object class,
attribute type, matching rule and syntax definitions. These concepts attribute type, matching rule and syntax definitions. These concepts
are defined in the LDAPv3 protocol definition [2]. are defined in the LDAPv3 protocol definition [2]. The schema MAY
have a numeric OID assigned to it by a schema listing or registration
The schema may have a numeric OID assigned to it by a schema listing service.
or registration service.
A schema may import definitions from another schema. Schema imports A schema may import definitions from another schema. Schema imports
are not, however, transitive. are not, however, transitive.
For example, a schema contains a definition for a "modem" object For example, a schema contains a definition for a "modem" object
class, which is to be defined as a subclass of the X.521 "device" class, which is to be defined as a subclass of the X.521 "device"
object class. In this case, the schema MUST import the definitions object class. In this case, the schema MUST import the definitions
of X.521. of X.521.
4. The "schema-ldap-0" MIME Directory Profile Registration 4. The "schema-ldap-0" MIME Directory Profile Registration
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[3] "Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (v3): Attribute Syntax [3] "Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (v3): Attribute Syntax
Definitions", Dec. 1997, RFC 2252. Definitions", Dec. 1997, RFC 2252.
[4] S. Bradner, "Key words for use in RFCs to Indicate Requirement [4] S. Bradner, "Key words for use in RFCs to Indicate Requirement
Levels", RFC 2119. Levels", RFC 2119.
9. Authors Address 9. Authors Address
Mark Wahl Mark Wahl
Critical Angle Inc. Innosoft International, Inc.
4815 West Braker Lane #502-385 8911 Capital of Texas Hwy Suite 4140
Austin, TX 78759 Austin, TX 78759
USA USA
Phone: +1 512 372-3160 EMail: M.Wahl@innosoft.com
EMail: M.Wahl@critical-angle.com
Appendix A Appendix A
This appendix defines two new attributes which could be present in This appendix defines two new attributes which could be present in
an subschema entry. These attributes could be added to a future an subschema entry. These attributes could be added to a future
revision of the LDAP attribute definition [3]. revision of the LDAP attribute definition [3].
A.1. ldapSchemas attribute type definition A.1. ldapSchemas attribute type definition
( 1.3.6.1.4.1.1466.101.120.17 NAME 'ldapSchemas' ( 1.3.6.1.4.1.1466.101.120.17 NAME 'ldapSchemas'
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