CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION AUTHENTICATION OPERATIONS

Name resolution methods

The name resolution process occurs when the R3000 attempts to resolve the IP address of the authentication server with the machine name of that server. This contin- uous and regulated automated procedure ensures the connection between the two servers is maintained.

When using an NT server with SMB, the name resolution process occurs when a valid Windows Internet Name Service (WINS) Server IP address is entered or a broadcast query is made.

When using an LDAP server, the name resolution process occurs when a Domain Name Service (DNS) entry is made. In order to accommodate this request, the LDAP server must have a valid DNS entry or the IP address must be added to the R3000 hosts file.

NOTE: If LDAP is used, client machines will still use the SMB authentication method to communicate with the R3000 server for Tier 1 authentication. LDAP communication only occurs between the R3000 server and the LDAP server.

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