Apple Mac OS X Server (version 10.2.3 or later) - Manual (Page 645)

Integrating Mac OS X Directory Services With Active Directory 645
In this example, the user and mount records reside in an Active Directory domain on a
Windows 2000 server. Search bases indicate the locations of user records and mount records
in the Active Directory domain.
Step 2: Request authorization to mount the home directory
The Mac OS X client computer then sends the user’s information to the Mac OS X Server
hosting the home directory. The client requests authorization to mount the home directory.
Here the home directory, named using the user’s short name, resides under the share point
named “Homes” on Mac OS X Server.
Step 3: Set up home directory access
Next, the Mac OS X Server retrieves the user’s Active Directory record and authenticates the
user for file service. The server uses the UID and group ID in the record to set up file access
privileges for the user.
10.43.12.40
bigmac.corp.apple.com
/Homes/jdm
Mac OS X
client computer Mac OS X Server
hosting home directories
Users
/Homes/jdm
Windows 2000 server
hosting Active Directory
Mac OS X Server
hosting home directories
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