Understanding and Deploying LDAP Directory Services > 17. Maintaining Data > Data Maintenance Checklist
Identify who is allowed to update which attributes in which parts of your directory tree.
Determine which attributes and which parts of your directory tree are centrally maintained and which are user - maintained .
Determine the frequency of data updates from each source.
Create a data maintenance policy.
Design your data update procedures.
Create a policy and procedures for adding new data sources.
Analyze the effects of these procedures on your directory service's performance and availability.
Develop client software needed for performing updates.
Develop training and documentation for users and administrators who will update the directory.
Conduct training and distribute documentation and software.
Monitor data quality.
Take action when you find data quality problems. This is a repetitive process that often requires you to revisit earlier steps.
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