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Which schema file is required by OpenLDAP?

The correct answer is B. core.schema. This question asks to identify the fundamental schema file that is essential for OpenLDAP to function correctly.

Submitted by tom_us· Apr 18, 2026Service Configuration

Question

Which schema file is required by OpenLDAP?

Options

  • Ainetorgperson.schema
  • Bcore.schema
  • Copenldap.schema
  • Dcosine.schema
  • Emisc.schema

How the community answered

(17 responses)
  • A
    6% (1)
  • B
    88% (15)
  • E
    6% (1)

Why each option

This question asks to identify the fundamental schema file that is essential for OpenLDAP to function correctly.

Ainetorgperson.schema

inetorgperson.schema defines object classes for representing people but is not strictly required for OpenLDAP's base operation; it is an extension.

Bcore.schemaCorrect

The `core.schema` file is fundamental and required by OpenLDAP as it defines the base object classes and attributes (like `top`, `organizationalUnit`, `person`) that are universally used across almost all LDAP directories. Without `core.schema`, OpenLDAP cannot properly define even the most basic directory entries.

Copenldap.schema

openldap.schema defines OpenLDAP-specific object classes and attributes, but it is not the foundational schema required for basic directory functionality.

Dcosine.schema

cosine.schema provides common object classes and attributes but, like `inetorgperson.schema`, it is an optional extension, not a core requirement.

Emisc.schema

misc.schema typically contains less common or miscellaneous object classes and attributes and is not a fundamental requirement for OpenLDAP's basic functionality.

Concept tested: OpenLDAP core schema requirements

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

Topics

#OpenLDAP#LDAP Schema#Configuration Files

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