Events vs. Commands

• The <add>, <modify>, <delete>, <rename>, and <move> elements represent both commands and events.

  • Commands and events have essentially the same syntax.
  • Commands specify that an action should be performed.
  • Events report that something happened.
  • Interpretation depends on context:
    • Events are sent FROM the directory
    • Commands are sent TO the directory
    • When an events are sent, analysis based on the rules, yields no further action or commands that need to be issued