What are extensible attributes in NIOS?

• A. Metadata/tags added to data in the NIOS DB
• B. IP addresses assigned to devices
• C. DHCP options used for clients
• D. User passwords stored for accounts

Answer: (A)

Extensible attributes are custom metadata you attach to Infoblox objects in the NIOS database. They are user-defined name/value pairs that extend the information stored with an object beyond the built-in fields. This allows you to tag and categorize items—like sites, owners, device types, or lifecycle status—and then search, report, or automate actions based on those tags. They’re not actual network elements themselves, such as IP addresses, DHCP options, or passwords; instead, they provide flexible, extra context that you can tailor to your management needs.