You can view schema definitions in the properties of the attributeSchema and classSchema objects in the Active Directory Schema snap-in in Microsoft Management Console (MMC).

Membership in Domain Users, or equivalent, is the minimum required to complete this procedure. Review details about using the appropriate accounts and group memberships at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=83477.

To view a schema class or attribute definition
  1. Open the Active Directory Schema snap-in.

  2. In the console tree, double-click Active Directory Schema.

  3. Do one of the following:

    • To view a class definition, in the console tree, click and expand Classes. Right-click the class for which you want to view a definition, and then click Properties.

    • To view an attribute definition, in the console tree, click Attributes. In the details pane, right-click the attribute for which you want to view a definition, and then click Properties.

Additional considerations

  • Performing this task does not require you to have administrative credentials. Therefore, as a security best practice, consider performing this task as a user without administrative credentials.

  • If the Active Directory Schema snap-in is not installed, see Install the Active Directory Schema Snap-In.

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