OSF DCE Administration Guide--Core Components

OSF DCE Administration Guide—Core Components
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Valid in CDS, GDS, and DNS names
Valid only in CDS and GDS names
Valid only in CDS names
Although spaces are valid in both CDS and GDS names, a CDS simple name containing
a space must be enclosed in ""(quotes) when you enter it through the CDS control
program. Additional interface-specific rules are documented where they apply.
A.1 Metacharacters
Certain characters have special meaning to the directory service; these are known as
metacharacters. Table A-1 lists and explains the CDS, GDS, and DNS metacharacters.
TABLE A-1. Metacharacters and Their Meanings
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