LFCS · Question #204
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.
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- Ainetorgperson.schema
- Bcore.schema
- Copenldap.schema
- Dcosine.schema
- Emisc.schema
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(17 responses)- A6% (1)
- B88% (15)
- E6% (1)
Why each option
This question asks to identify the fundamental schema file that is essential for OpenLDAP to function correctly.
inetorgperson.schema defines object classes for representing people but is not strictly required for OpenLDAP's base operation; it is an extension.
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.
openldap.schema defines OpenLDAP-specific object classes and attributes, but it is not the foundational schema required for basic directory functionality.
cosine.schema provides common object classes and attributes but, like `inetorgperson.schema`, it is an optional extension, not a core requirement.
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
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