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Specify Attribute Descriptions

Describing attributes involves the following steps:

1. Read the relevant sections among the following topics:
   • CA Directory Considerations
   • Microsoft Active Directory Considerations
   • IBM Directory Server Considerations
   • Oracle Internet Directory Considerations
2. In the User Object, Group Object and Organization Object sections of the directory configuration file, do the following actions:
   • Modify default attribute descriptions to describe your directory attributes.
   • Create new attribute descriptions by copying an existing description and modifying values as needed.

   Note: Assume that a new attribute description is created and a physical attribute is specified. Be sure that the physical attribute must exist in the object class (or classes) that you specified for the object type.

3. (Optional) Change the display settings for the attribute to prevent displaying sensitive information, such as passwords or salaries, in the User Console.
4. (Optional) Configure a default sort order.
5. If you are managing a directory with a Flat or Flat User structure or a directory excluding organizations, go to Describe the User Directory Structure.