Chapter 3. Using Open Directory

Time Goals

This chapter takes approximately four hours to complete.

Understand the four Open Directory server roles you can configure on Mac OS X Server

Configure Mac OS X Server as an Open Directory server with Server Assistant, Server Preferences, and Server Admin

Use the Accounts preference to bind a Mac OS X computer to an Open Directory server

Locate and identify Open Directory–related log files

Examine the contents of an Open Directory archive and restore those contents

Describe authentication types

Understand basic Kerberos infrastructure

This chapter describes how using a directory service can help you manage users and resources on your network. You will learn about the features of Apple’s Open Directory ...

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