From 112e7ca3bbd6bb909493a4083f54ebad47b6e421 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Gavin Henry Date: Sun, 8 Jul 2007 12:08:54 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] OID/PEN confusion --- doc/guide/admin/schema.sdf | 20 ++++++-------------- 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+), 14 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/guide/admin/schema.sdf b/doc/guide/admin/schema.sdf index 86862d768d..927e94ef3a 100644 --- a/doc/guide/admin/schema.sdf +++ b/doc/guide/admin/schema.sdf @@ -72,7 +72,7 @@ matching rules and system schema, but this requires some programming and hence is not discussed here. There are five steps to defining new schema: -^ obtain Object Identifer ({{TERM[expand]PEN}}) +^ obtain Object Identifer + choose a name prefix + create local schema file + define custom attribute types (if necessary) @@ -92,7 +92,7 @@ OID {{EX:1.1}}, you could branch the tree as follows: !block table; colaligns="LR"; coltags="EX,N"; align=Center; \ title="Table 8.2: Example OID hierarchy" OID Assignment -1.1 Organization's OID ({{TERM[expand]PEN}} - PEN) +1.1 Organization's OID 1.1.1 SNMP Elements 1.1.2 LDAP Elements 1.1.2.1 AttributeTypes @@ -102,26 +102,18 @@ OID Assignment !endblock You are, of course, free to design a hierarchy suitable to your -organizational needs under your organization's OID. -No matter what hierarchy you choose, you should maintain a registry -of assignments you make. This can be a simple flat file or something -more sophisticated such as the {{OpenLDAP OID Registry}} -({{URL:http://www.openldap.org/faq/index.cgi?file=197}}). +organizational needs under your organization's OID. No matter what hierarchy you choose, you should maintain a registry of assignments you make. This can be a simple flat file or something more sophisticated such as the {{OpenLDAP OID Registry}} ({{URL:http://www.openldap.org/faq/index.cgi?file=197}}). For more information about Object Identifers (and a listing service) see {{URL:http://www.alvestrand.no/harald/objectid/}}. .{{Under no circumstances should you hijack OID namespace!}} -To obtain a registered {{TERM[expand]PEN}}at {{no cost}}, apply for a PEN +To obtain a registered OID at {{no cost}}, apply for a OID under the {{ORG[expand]IANA}} (ORG:IANA) maintained {{Private Enterprise}} arc. -Any private enterprise (organization) may request an PEN to be assigned under -this arc. Just fill out the IANA form at {{URL: http://pen.iana.org/pen/PenApplication.page}} -and your official PEN will be sent to you usually within a few days. -Your base OID will be something like {{EX:1.3.6.1.4.1.X}} where {{EX:X}} is an integer. +Any private enterprise (organization) may request a {{TERM[expand]PEN}} (PEN) to be assigned under this arc. Just fill out the IANA form at {{URL: http://pen.iana.org/pen/PenApplication.page}} and your official PEN will be sent to you usually within a few days. Your base OID will be something like {{EX:1.3.6.1.4.1.X}} where {{EX:X}} is an integer. -Note: Don't let the "MIB/SNMP" statement on the IANA page confuse -you. OIDs obtained using this form may be used for any purpose +Note: PENs obtained using this form may be used for any purpose including identifying LDAP schema elements. Alternatively, OID name space may be available from a national -- 2.39.5