Method and system for grouping entries in a directory server by group memberships defined by roles
US7130839B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 29, 2001 |
| Grant date | Oct 31, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 29, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S707/99933
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Role is a comprehensive grouping mechanism. In a client-server directory system, roles transfer some of the complexity to the directory server. A role is defined by its role definition entry. Assigning entries to roles enables applications to locate the roles of an entry, rather than select a group and browse the members list. Additionally, roles allow for support of generated attribute values, and directory server-performed membership verification for clients. By changing a role definition, a user can change an entire organization with ease. Any client with appropriate access privileges can discover, identify and examine any role definition.
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