Specifications

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6 When the UpgradeUser tool is complete, click Continue.
7 When the message appears explaining the services that were set up and requesting
that you log out, click Log Out.
When you log in you can begin using the new services.
Adding an Active Directory Server Connection
When connecting to an Active Directory server, you must know the server name or
IP address and the Active Directory administrator user name and password.
To add an Active Directory Server:
1 Open System Preferences and click Accounts.
2 If the lock icon is locked, unlock it by clicking it and entering the name and password
of an administrator.
3 Click Login Options, then click Join or Edit.
If you see an Edit button, your computer has at least one connection to a directory
server.
4 Click the Add (+) button.
5 From the “Add a new directory of type” pop-up menu, choose Active Directory, then
enter the following information:
 Active Directory Domain: This is the DNS name of the Active Directory domain
(for example, ads.company.com.)
 Computer ID: Optionally edit the ID you want Active Directory to use for your server.
This is the server’s NetBIOS name. The name should contain no more than 15
characters, no special characters, and no punctuation. If practical, make the server
name match its unqualied DNS host name. For example, if your DNS server has an
entry for your server as “server.example.com,” give your server the name “server.”
 AD Administrator Username and Password: Enter the user name and password of the
Active Directory administrator.
6 Click OK.
Adding an Open Directory Server Connection
When adding an Open Directory server, you must know the server name or IP address
and whether the server uses secure socket layer (SSL).
To add an Open Directory Server:
1 Open System Preferences and click Accounts.
2 If the lock icon is locked, unlock it by clicking it and entering the name and password
of an administrator.
3 Click Login Options, then click Join or Edit.