Modifying Object Classes

Object classes are groups of attributes. You can modify the definition of some object classes, but some properties of standard object classes cannot be changed.

To change the values for an object class, select an object class from the Object Classes pane and click Edit. An Object Class window appears, in which you can make changes to the object class.

Fields:

Name	Uniquely identifies an object class.
Object ID	Numerically identifies an object class per LDAP standards.
Description	Optional field for further explanation of the object class.
Type	structural = can be used to create entries abstract = can only be used as a superclass auxiliary = all attributes are optional; can be added to entries none = none are specified; server defaults to structural
Super class	Specifies one or more object classes whose properties this object class inherits. Select Add to add more super classes, or select a super class and select Edit. You cannot delete a super class.
Mandatory Attributes	Specifies the attributes that must be non-null for new entries (requires non-blank values). Shows which attributes are cataloged (can be used in searches). You cannot add or delete mandatory attributes after the object class has been assigned to entries, but you can edit them or make them optional.
Optional Attributes	Specifies the attributes that could be null for new entries (do not require non-blank values). Shows which attributes are indexed (can be used in searches). You can add and edit optional attributes, but cannot delete them.