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After a user creates a mobile account, the local home folder for that account stays on the computer until it’s deleted. You can delete the local home folders to save disk space, or you can set an expiration period on the mobile account so the local home folders are deleted when the account expires.
For instructions, see “Manually Removing Mobile Accounts from Computers” on page 204, and “Setting Expiration Periods for Mobile Accounts” on page 209.
To prevent the creation of mobile accounts:
1In Workgroup Manager, click Preferences.
2Make sure the correct directory is selected and you are authenticated.
To switch directories, click the globe icon. If you are not authenticated, click the lock and enter the name and password of a directory domain administrator.
3Select one or more users, groups, computers, or computer groups.
4Click Mobility, click Account Creation, and then click Creation.
5Set the management setting to Always.
6Deselect “Create mobile account when user logs in to network account.”
7Click Apply Now.
Manually Removing Mobile Accounts from Computers
If a user no longer requires a mobile account, you can delete the account. When you delete the account, you can also delete or archive the user’s local home folder.
To delete a mobile account, you must log in to the computer using an account other than the mobile account. You must also know the name and password of an administrator account on the computer.
If you want to use Workgroup Manager to remove the mobile account remotely, you can set a null expiration period for the account. By doing so, you remove the mobile account from all computers. For more information, see “Setting Expiration Periods for Mobile Accounts” on page 209.
To remove a mobile account:
1On the client computer, log in using a different account from the one you’re removing the mobile account of.
2Open System Preferences.
3Click Accounts and then click the lock and authenticate as the local administrator.
4To list all accounts, click the Other Accounts disclosure triangle and then select the mobile account you want to remove.
The mobile account should have the word “Mobile” listed.
5Click the Delete
Chapter 10 Managing Preferences
