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Chapter 3. Plug-in Implemented Server Functionality Reference
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3.4.5. Database Attributes under cn=default indexes, cn=config,
cn=ldbm database, cn=plugins, cn=config
The set of default indexes is stored here. Default indexes are configured per backend in order to
optimize Directory Server functionality for the majority of setup scenarios. All indexes, except system-
essential ones, can be removed, but care should be taken so as not to cause unnecessary disruptions.
For further information on indexes, refer to the "Managing Indexes" chapter in the
Directory Server
Administrator's Guide
.
3.4.5.1. cn
This attribute provides the name of the attribute to index.
Parameter Description
Entry DN cn=default indexes, cn=config, cn=ldbm
database, cn=plugins, cn=config
Valid Values Any valid index cn
Default Value None
Syntax DirectoryString
Example cn: aci
3.4.5.2. description
This optional attribute provides a free-hand text description of what the index actually performs.
Parameter Description
Entry DN cn=default indexes, cn=config, cn=ldbm
database, cn=plugins, cn=config
Valid Values
Default Value
None
Syntax DirectoryString
Example description:substring index
3.4.5.3. nsIndex
This object class defines an index in the backend database. This object is defined in Directory Server.
Superior Class
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OID
2.16.840.1.113730.3.2.44
Required Attributes
Attribute Definition
objectClass Defines the object classes for the entry.