The NsDirTest emulates a client accessing an Netscape Directory Server to issue a query. Based on the response reported by the server, measurements are made of the availability and responsiveness of the Directory server and also reports a number of usage statistics. This page depicts the default parameters that need to be configured for the NsDirTest.

• The TEST PERIOD list box helps the user to decide how often this test needs to be executed. 

• The DISTINGUISHEDNAME represents the server's Distinguished name. This value is to be specified when the server requires explicit authentication of requests. By default, this attribute is set to "none", implying that authentication is not required.

• In the PASSWORD text box, specify the password to be used for authenticating the request. The password is to be specified whenever the DISTINGUISHEDNAME is not "none".

• Confirm the password (if specified) by retyping it in the CONFIRM PASSWORD text box.

• Once the necessary values are provided, click on the UPDATE button to register the changes made.