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How to Describe Attributes

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 sections of the directory configuration file, do the following:
   • Modify default attribute descriptions to describe your directory attributes.
   • Create new attribute descriptions by copying an existing description and modifying values as needed.

   Note: If you specify a physical attribute when you create a new attribute description, the physical attribute must exist in the object class that you specified for the object type.

3. (Optional) Configure a default sort order.
4. If you are managing a directory with a Flat or Flat User structure or a directory that does not include organizations, go to Describe the User Directory Structure.