Red Hat DIRECTORY SERVER 7.1, Installation Manual

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Glossary 83
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SASL
Also Simple Authentication and Security Layer. An authentication framework for clients as they
attempt to bind to a directory.
schema
Definitions describing what types of information can be stored as entries in the directory. When
information that does not match the schema is stored in the directory, clients attempting to access
the directory may be unable to display the proper results.
schema checking
Ensures that entries added or modified in the directory conform to the defined schema. Schema
checking is on by default, and users will receive an error if they try to save an entry that does not
conform to the schema.
Secure Sockets Layer
See SSL .
self access
When granted, indicates that users have access to their own entries if the bind DN matches the
targeted entry.
Server Console
Java-based application that allows you to perform administrative management of your Directory
Server from a GUI.
server daemon
The server daemon is a process that, once running, listens for and accepts requests from clients.
server root
A directory on the server machine dedicated to holding the server program and configuration,
maintenance, and information files.
Server Selector
Interface that allows you select and configure servers using a browser.