About the LDAP Directory Structure

An LDAP server stores attribute-based data in a hierarchical branching structure called a Directory Information Tree (DIT). A DIT can contains a broad range of information about different type of data objects, including users, account groups, and resources such as printers or applications. The following topics provide insight into a DIT:

• DIT Hierarchy

• Sample Directory Information Tree

• Distinguished Name for an Object

• LDAP Base