C.2 Attributes

Table C-2 outlines some common attributes presented in this book.

Table C-2. Common attributes presented in this book

Name	Single value	Description
cn		Common name of entity
dc		Single domain component of an FQDN
displayName		Preferred name to use when displaying entry
gidNumber		Numeric Unix group ID
givenName		First name by which an entity is known
mail		Email address represented as an RFC 822 mailbox
ou		organizationalUnit to which this entry belongs
sn		Last name by which an entity is known
telephoneNumber		Telephone number (supports international dialing format)
uid		Login name for a user account
uidNumber		Numeric Unix user ID
userPassword		Password asssociated with an entry