Viewing server capabilities (Root DSE) information

Use this information to view the server capabilities (root DSE) information.

A root DSE entry contains information about an LDAP server instance, which can be queried by a root DSE search. The server instance shows the following aspects on doing a root DSE search:
  • Root DSE attributes and their values
  • OIDs of supported and enabled capabilities
  • OIDs of supported extensions and controls
To view root DSE information, use any one of the following methods.