Default Global Catalog Attributes in Windows 2000 Active Directory Schema (256938)

SUMMARY

The schema contains a large number of object attributes that are either available for use or already enabled by default in Active Directory. A number of these object attributes are pre-selected in the global catalog by default; these default attributes are replicated among all global catalogs in the organization.

You can change both the number of attributes selected and which specific attributes are used by using the Active Directory Schema snap-in in Microsoft Management Console (MMC). However, in most cases, there is no need to modify any of these attributes. Carefully consider any changes to these default settings before making changes.

NOTE: You should make changes or additions to the schema only after careful consideration and planning. After you make additions, you can only disable them (you cannot delete them). Additional attributes may increase the time required for their replication.