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Use this chapter to learn how to set up Open Directory
services, including congurations, roles, master and
replica LDAP service options, and single sign-on Kerberos
authentication.
Setup Overview
Open Directory services—directory services and authentication services—are an
essential part of a network’s infrastructure. These services have a signicant eect
on other network services and on users. Therefore you must set up Open Directory
correctly from the beginning. Here is a summary of the major tasks you perform to
set up Open Directory services. For detailed information about each step, see the
pages indicated.
Step 1: Before you begin, do some planning.
For a list of items to think about before you congure Open Directory on Mac OS X
Server, see “Before You Begin” on page 78.
Step 2: Turn on Open Directory service.
Use Server Admin to turn the Open Directory service on. After the service is on you
can congure Open Directory service settings. For more information about turning on
Open Directory service, see “Turning Open Directory On” on page 79.
Step 3: Set up a standalone directory service.
To set up servers that won’t get authentication and other administrative information
from another directory service, see “Setting Up a Standalone Directory Service” on
page 80.
Step 4: Set up an Open Directory master.
To set up a server to provide directory and authentication services, see “Open Directory
Master and Replica Compatibility” on page 64 and “Setting Up an Open Directory
Master” on page 81.
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Setting Up Open Directory
Services