MCSE Windows® 2000 Directory Services Design

Chapter 13. Developing a Schema Modification Plan

Objectives

This chapter covers the following Microsoft-specified objective for the Designing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Directory Services Infrastructure exam:

• Design a schema modification policy.

• Managing the Active Directory schema has network-wide implications. One aspect of management involves deciding when and how to modify the schema. "Extending" the schema is a powerful feature that requires a well-thought-out and tightly managed policy.

Outline

Introduction

Schema Overview

• Locating the Schema

• The Schema Container

Active Directory Schema Objects

• What Is the Schema Class?

  • Structural Classes

  • Abstract Classes

  • Auxiliary Classes

  • 88 Classes

• What is the Schema Attribute?

  • Mandatory Attributes

  • Optional Attributes