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What schema files are required to make LDAP compatible to NIS? (Choose TWO correct answers.)

The correct answer is B. cosine.schema C. nis.schema. To enable LDAP compatibility with NIS, the cosine.schema and nis.schema files are required to define the necessary object classes and attributes.

Submitted by tarun92· Apr 18, 2026Service Configuration

Question

What schema files are required to make LDAP compatible to NIS? (Choose TWO correct answers.)

Options

  • Amisc.schema
  • Bcosine.schema
  • Cnis.schema
  • Dinetorgperson.schema

How the community answered

(50 responses)
  • A
    2% (1)
  • B
    94% (47)
  • D
    4% (2)

Why each option

To enable LDAP compatibility with NIS, the `cosine.schema` and `nis.schema` files are required to define the necessary object classes and attributes.

Amisc.schema

`misc.schema` contains various general-purpose schema elements but is not specifically required for NIS compatibility.

Bcosine.schemaCorrect

The `cosine.schema` provides fundamental object classes like `posixAccount` and `posixGroup`, which are essential for representing Unix-like user and group information that NIS systems rely upon. These definitions are building blocks for storing user accounts and groups in the directory.

Cnis.schemaCorrect

The `nis.schema` specifically defines object classes and attributes (e.g., `nisMap`, `nisObject`, `nisNetgroup`) that enable an LDAP directory to store and serve Network Information Service (NIS) map data, allowing LDAP to function as a backend for NIS services.

Dinetorgperson.schema

`inetorgperson.schema` defines the `inetOrgPerson` object class, primarily used for representing internet-enabled organizational persons, and is not directly related to NIS functionality.

Concept tested: OpenLDAP NIS schema compatibility

Source: https://www.openldap.org/doc/admin24/slapdconf2.html

Topics

#LDAP Schema#NIS Integration#Directory Services#Service Configuration

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