
By default, Mac OS X computers request network configuration information, including
LDAP configuration, from a DHCP server. If the DHCP and LDAP servers are set up cor-
rectly, the client automatically gets access to network resources, including user authentica-
tion services, network home folders, share points, and preferences.
Configuring Open Directory
Using Server Admin, a computer running Mac OS X Server can be set up in four ways:
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As a standalone server, the server does not provide directory information to other
computers or get directory information from an existing system. The local directory
can’t be shared.
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As a server connected to a directory ...