User`s guide

88 Chapter 4 Initial Server Setup
After setup, use the Directory Access or Server Admin applications to refine the server’s
directory configuration, if necessary. Directory Access lets you set up connections to
multiple directories, including Active Directory and other non-Apple directory systems,
and specify a search policy (the order in which the server should search through the
domains). Server Admin lets you set up replicas of an Open Directory master and
manage other aspects of a server’s directory service configuration.
The Open Directory administration guide can help you decide which of the directory
usage setup options is right for you. If you’re upgrading, the best choice is usually “No
change,” and if you’re setting up a new server, the simplest choice is “Standalone
Server.” After initial server setup, you can use Directory Access or Server Admin to
adjust and finalize the directory setup.
Not Changing Directory Usage When Upgrading
When setting up a server that you’re upgrading to version 10.4 from version 10.3.9 or
10.2.8, and you want the server to use the same directory setup it’s been using, choose
“No change” in the Directory Usage pane in Server Assistant.
Even when you want to change the server’s directory setup, selecting “No change” is
the safest option, especially if you’re considering changing a server’s shared directory
configuration. Changing from hosting a directory to using another server’s shared
directory or vice versa, or migrating a shared NetInfo domain to LDAP are examples of
directory usage changes you should make after server setup in order to preserve
access to directory information on your network.