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3.2. List of Attributes Common to All Plug-ins

This list provides a brief attribute description, the entry DN, valid range, default value, syntax, and an example for each attribute.

3.2.1. nsslapd-pluginPath

This attribute specifies the full path to the plug-in.
Plug-in Parameter Description
Entry DN cn=plug-in name, cn=plugins, cn=config
Valid Values Any valid path
Default Value None
Syntax DirectoryString
Example nsslapd-pluginPath: uid-plugin
This attribute specifies the plug-in function to be initiated.
Plug-in Parameter Description
Entry DN cn=plug-in name, cn=plugins, cn=config
Valid Values Any valid plug-in function
Default Value None
Syntax DirectoryString
Example nsslapd-pluginInitfunc: NS7bitAttr_Init
Plug-in Parameter Description
Entry DN cn=plug-in name, cn=plugins, cn=config
Valid Values Any valid plug-in type
Default Value None
Syntax DirectoryString
Example nsslapd-pluginType: preoperation

3.2.4. nsslapd-pluginEnabled

This attribute specifies whether the plug-in is enabled. This attribute can be changed over protocol but will only take effect when the server is next restarted.
Plug-in Parameter Description
Entry DN cn=plug-in name, cn=plugins, cn=config
Valid Values on | off
Default Value on
Syntax DirectoryString
Example nsslapd-pluginEnabled: on
This attribute specifies the plug-in ID.
Plug-in Parameter Description
Entry DN cn=plug-in name, cn=plugins, cn=config
Valid Values Any valid plug-in ID
Default Value None
Syntax DirectoryString
Example nsslapd-pluginId: chaining database
This attribute specifies the plug-in version.
Plug-in Parameter Description
Entry DN cn=plug-in name, cn=plugins, cn=config
Valid Values Any valid plug-in version
Default Value Product version number
Syntax DirectoryString
Example nsslapd-pluginVersion: 8.0
This attribute specifies the vendor of the plug-in.
Plug-in Parameter Description
Entry DN cn=plug-in name, cn=plugins, cn=config
Valid Values Any approved plug-in vendor
Default Value Red Hat, Inc.
Syntax DirectoryString
Example nsslapd-pluginVendor: Red Hat, Inc.
This attribute provides a description of the plug-in.
Plug-in Parameter Description
Entry DN cn=plug-in name, cn=plugins, cn=config
Valid Values
Default Value None
Syntax DirectoryString
Example nsslapd-pluginDescription: acl access check plug-in