What protocol does the Active Directory plug-in use to retrieve directory data from an Active Directory server?
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If an attribute is not specified, what Active Directory attribute does the Active Directory plug-in use to create the user ID?
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If you do not configure the Active Directory plug-in other than binding to an Active Directory server, where is the user's home folder stored?
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When binding to an Active Directory server, what information does the Active Directory plug-in require?
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What are the server configuration options for implementing Managed Client for X (MCX) support for Active Directory users?
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What is the possible danger of making changes to the schema of an Active Directory server?
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What is an advantage to using an Open Directory server to supplement an Active Directory server?
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If an Open Directory server is used to supplement an Active Directory server instead of modifying the Active Directory schema, can Workgroup Manager manage user account preferences?
Answers
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LDAP
2.
The Active Directory plug-in bases the user ID on the user account's globally unique ID (GUID).
3.
A home folder for the user is created locally in /Users.
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The Active Directory plug-in needs the Active Directory domain and a computer ID. It also requires the name and password of a domain administrator account on the server.
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Modify the Active Directory schema or use an ancillary Open Directory server to store the MCX data for Active Directory users.
6.
Erroneous schema changes on an Active Directory server are very difficult to correct. Great care should be taken when you make schema changes.
7.
An Open Directory server can supplement an Active Directory server, providing Mac OS X computers with Mac OS Xspecific records, such as MCX records.
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No. In order to allow user preferences to be managed, the Active Directory schema must be modified to allow user records to store managed user preferences.
