List of attributes

Table 2-32 summarizes the attributes of the server directory object and gives the syntax and OID string for each. Detailed descriptions follow the table.

Applications that inspect server directory objects with ct_ds_objinfo should be coded to accept unexpected attributes. Sybase may add attributes to the server directory object that are not listed here.

**Table 2-32: Attributes of the server directory object**
Attribute and corresponding OID string	Value syntax	Description
Server entry version CS_OID_ATTRVERSION	Integer	The server’s version level.
Server name attribute CS_OID_ATTRSERVNAME	String	The server’s name. The value of the name attribute can differ from the fully qualified name for the server’s directory entry.
Service description CS_OID_ATTRSERVICE	String	A description of the service provided by the server. The value may be any meaningful description.
Server status CS_OID_ATTRSTATUS	Integer	The operating status of the server. See “Server status” for possible values and their meanings. SQL Server version 11.0 or earlier always has an unknown status.
Transport address CS_OID_ATTRADDRESS	Transport Address	One or more transport addresses for the server. The transport address attribute has three elements: Transport type Access type Transport address
Security mechanisms CS_OID_ATTRSECHMECH	OID	The security mechanisms supported by the server or servers. This attribute is optional.