The server containing the database link that communicates with the remote server.
N
n + 1 directory problem
The problem of managing multiple instances of the same information in different directories,
resulting in increased hardware and personnel costs.
name collisions
Multiple entries with the same distinguished name.
neste d role
Allows the creation of roles that contain other roles.
network management application
Network Management Station component that graphically displays information about SNMP
managed devices, such as which device is up or down and which and how many error
messages were received.
network management station
See NMS.
NIS
Network Information Service. A system of programs and data files that Unix machines use to
collect, collate, and share specific information about machines, users, filesystems, and network
parameters throughout a network of computers.
NMS
Powerful workstation with one or more network management applications installed. Also network
management station.
ns-slapd
Red Hat's LDAP Directory Server daemon or service that is responsible for all actions of the
Directory Server.
See Also slapd.
O
object class
Defines an entry type in the directory by defining which attributes are contained in the entry.
object identifier
A string, usually of decimal numbers, that uniquely identifies a schema element, such as an
object class or an attribute, in an object-oriented system. Object identifiers are assigned by
ANSI, IETF or similar organizations.
See Also OID.
OID
See object identifier.
ope rational attribute
Contains information used internally by the directory to keep track of modifications and subtree
properties. Operational attributes are not returned in response to a search unless explicitly
