In this chapter you will learn how to use both Directory Utility and the command line to bind to Active Directory, and to modify the default settings for the Active Directory plug-in to enable login and access to a network home folder.
Setting up the Kerberos environment for seamless integration with Active Directory.Configuring mappings of Open Directory objects and attributes to Active Directory objects and attributes.Creating a computer account for secure communication with Active Directory services.Although Mac OS X computers can access directory information provided by Active Directory via the LDAPv3 plug-in, you should use the Active Directory plug-in, which provides the following capabilities: It is easy to integrate Mac OS X into an Active Directory environment. High availability, with the ability to place multiple replica servers across geographic locations in a multimaster configuration.Tight integration with popular application servers such as Microsoft Exchange and Microsoft SQL Server.Security and policy management for Windows computers.Many organizations with Windows computers use Active Directory because it provides these features: Apple Training Series: Mac OS X Directory Services v10.5Īctive Directory is Microsoft’s directory services solution that provides LDAP and Kerberos services for identification and authentication.
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