Apple Mac OS X Server (version 10.2.3 or later) - Manual (Page 68)

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The Password Server must remain available to provide authentication services. If the
Password Server goes down, password validation cannot occur. Therefore, backing up the
Password Server is important.
Overview of Directory Services Tools
The following applications help you set up and manage directory domains and Password
Servers.
m Open Directory Assistant. Use to create and configure shared or standalone Open
Directory domains (NetInfo or LDAPv3) and to set up Open Directory Password Servers.
Located in /Applications/Utilities.
m Directory Access. Use to enable or disable individual directory service protocols; define
a search policy; configure connections to existing LDAPv3, LDAPv2, and NetInfo
domains; and configure data mapping for LDAPv3 and LDAPv2 domains. Located in
/Applications/Utilities.
m Server Status. Use to monitor directory services and view directory services logs. Located
in /Applications/Utilities.
Experts can also use the following applications to manage directory domains:
m Property List Editor. Use to add BSD configuration files that you want Open Directory to
access for administrative data, and change the mapping of the data in each BSD
configuration file to specific Mac OS X record types and attributes. Located in /Developer/
Applications if you have installed the Developer Tools software. Also located on the
Mac OS X Server installation disc named “Administration Tools” at path “NetBoot, Network
Install/Image Manipulation.”
m NetInfo Manager. Use to view and change records, attributes, and values in an Open
Directory domain (LDAPv3 or NetInfo) or in a NetInfo domain; manage a NetInfo
hierarchy; and back up and restore a NetInfo domain. Located in /Applications/Utilities.
m Terminal. Open to use UNIX command-line tools that manage NetInfo domains. Located
in /Applications/Utilities.
Setup Overview
Here is a summary of the major tasks you perform to set up and maintain directory services.
See the pages indicated for detailed information about each task.
Step 1: Before you begin, do some planning
See “Before You Begin” on page 70 for a list of items to think about before you start
configuring directory domains and a Password Server.
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