Change of name forms and DIT structure rules when renaming an entry

[Michael Ströder <michael@stroeder.com>]

HI!

when displaying an input form for renaming an entry I'd like to let the 
user search for possible new superior DNs. If applicable I'd like to 
construct the search filter derived from applicable DIT structure rules.
So the question is how to find the structural object classes which are 
allowed for superior entries.

X.501 (1993) section 12.6.5 says:
"Each object and alias entry is governed by a single DIT structure rule."

Currently I determine the governing structure rule by looking up the 
best matching name form for 1. the structural object class and 2. the 
current old RDN. Then I can derive the possible superior structure rules 
and lookup the superior structural object classes via the accompanying 
name forms.

But now I wonder what to do in case the user wants to change the RDN 
together with a new superior DN in one rename operation? From my 
understanding changing the RDN could lead to another governing structure 
rule. Is that right?

Ciao, Michael.

P.S.: I'd appreciate interop testing over Internet regarding this...

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Michael Ströder
E-Mail: michael@stroeder.com
http://www.stroeder.com