HP-UX Directory Server Administrator Guide HP-UX Directory Server Version 8.1 (5900-3098, May 2013)

The root suffix dc=example,dc=com and the ou=people and ou=groups sub suffixes are
stored on Server A. The l=europe,dc=example,dc=com and ou=groups suffixes are stored
in on Server B, and the ou=people branch of the l=europe,dc=example,dc=com suffix is
stored on Server C.
With cascading configured on servers A, B, and C, a client request targeted at the
ou=people,l=europe,dc=example,dc=com entry would be routed by the directory as follows:
First, the client binds to Server A and chains to Server B using Database Link 1. Then Server B
chains to the target database on Server C using Database Link 2 to access the data in the
ou=people,l=europe,dc=example,dc=com branch. Because at least two hops are required
for the directory to service the client request, this is considered a cascading chain.
2.4.8.2 Configuring cascading chaining using the console
1. Select the Configuration tab. Expand the Data folder in the left pane, and select the suffix,
then the database link.
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