Definition -- Search Base DN

Definition: Search Base DN

The search base DN is an element of the search request protocol op that works in conjunction with the search scope to define the subtree of entries that should be considered when processing the search operation. Only entries at or below the search base DN and within the scope will be considered candidates for matching against the search filter.

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