new zimbra ldap attribute

[van_rusu]

Hi guys!
I added new own attribute "zimbraMailOut" to "zimraAccount" class.
I can set value for this attribute, but cant get a filtering in search.

for example:

ldapsearch -h ps-zimbra -x -b 'dc=domain,dc=local' '(zimbraMailOut=*)'

# extended LDIF
#
# LDAPv3
# base <dc=domain,dc=local> with scope subtree
# filter: (zimbraMailOut=*)
# requesting: ALL
#

# search result
search: 2
result: 0 Success

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But I really have an accounts with "zimbraMailOut" attr.

# zmprov ga user@domain.local zimbraMailOut
# name user@domain.local
# zimbraMailOut: disabled


Is this possibly for zimbra to add own attrs for using with zimbra ldap requests ?

Thank you

[van_rusu]

ок.
Wich way is correct for adding new attributes to zimbra LDAP schema classes? I need some attributes for using it in filters of authentication requests.

Thx

[dalmate]

Ok, I'm too
So I found a way:
-first, U create new request, such as: getMyAttrInLdapRequest
-next, U create new service( U can use ZimbraExtension, or some service class of zimbra) to process your request
- your service will find that attribute in ldap database and return to you through soap response
I've done by using this way, goodluck

[phoenix]

Just a word of caution, non-standard changes are not guaranteed to be preserved during an upgrade of Zimbra and you may have to redo them.

[van_rusu]

2 dalmate
Thank you very mutch for your help bro! I'll try to do it soon as possibly.

[quanah]

Changing the zimbra schema is not allowed, and is guaranteed to break migration from 5.0.x to 6.0.x. The proper course of action if you want to extend the schema is to get your own OID if your organization doesn't already have one, and create your own auxiliary objectClass with whatever attributes you need, and add that onto the objects you want to modify. That is the correct LDAP way to do it, and that's what Zimbra supports.

[riju123]

Hi All ,
I am new to Zimbra ..
I would really like to know how to create/add a new Attribute in the schema and make it work So that i can access the Value from Command or from GUI .

Thanks in Advance
riju

[phoenix]

Originally Posted by riju123

I am new to Zimbra ..
I would really like to know how to create/add a new Attribute in the schema and make it work So that i can access the Value from Command or from GUI.

You should not under any circumstances make changes to the Zimbra schema, you may break your Zimbra installation, lose data or cause your computer to blow-up. Search the forums for details of what you should do if you want to add a new attribute.

[EDIT]Actually, if you look at post #6 in this thread you'll find details from an expert on what you should do.

[riju123]

Well ,
First off Thanks phoenix for ur Reply .il try to go by #6 post by quanah .
And am aware that issues might rise if i change the zimbra schema (which i read in wiki ) . That is the reason i wanted to know the Exact Way to do the same so that i dont break Zimbra into pieces .
And another question - What is meant by "cause your computer to blow-up" . How might the change in schema might Blow my computer . .. Thats Scary .

[dalmate]

No, I don't think it "cause your computer to blow-up" ) But if you change zimbra schema and when you upgrade zimbra maybe your data is lost( except you have a plant to backup and restore after upgrading)