In a directory, a collection of information about an object is called an entry. For Enterprise User Security, elements such as users, roles, and databases are directory objects, and information about these objects is stored as entries in the directory.
Each entry in the directory is uniquely identified by a DN. The DN tells you exactly where the entry resides in the directory entry hierarchy, which is commonly called the directory information tree (DIT).
Note:
For Oracle Database 10g and later, databases must be registered in a complete identity management realm of Oracle Internet Directory.
See Also:
Oracle Fusion Middleware Administrator's Guide for Oracle Internet Directory for a complete discussion of directory entries
The following sections describe directory entries related to Enterprise User Security: