Using Web Administration

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Use the instructions provided here to modify the attributes using Web Administration Tool.

About this task

If you have not done so already, expand Schema management in the navigation area, then click Manage attributes. To edit an attribute:

Procedure

  1. Click the radio button next to the attribute that you want to edit.
  2. Click Edit . Note: You can also open the Edit attribute panel to edit an attribute by clicking on the attribute name in the Name column.
  3. Select a tab:
    OptionDescription
    Use the General tab to:
    • Modify the Description.
    • Change the Superior attribute.
    • Change the Syntax.
    • Set the Attribute length.Note: You can only increase the size of the attribute length. If you need to reduce the size of the attribute length, you must perform additional steps before editing the attribute. See Manual procedure for changing existing attributes.
    • Change the Multiple value settings.
    • Select a Matching rule.
    Use the IBM® extensions tab to:
    • Edit the extensions for the attribute.
    • Change the Security class. Note: You cannot change the security class of attributes that have a security classification of system or restricted.
    • Change the Indexing rules.
    • Click OK to apply your changes or click Cancel to return to Manage attributes without making any changes.
  4. When you are finished editing the attributes, click Close to return to Introduction panel.