ÂEnabling background, login, and logout sync
ÂSelecting what is synced
ÂSetting the sync frequency
ÂEnabling the mobile account status menu
If you disable the mobile account status menu, the user can still configure his or her mobile account in the Accounts pane of System Preferences.
To show mobile account status in the user’s menu bar:
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 Rules, and then click Options.
5Set the management setting to Always.
6Select “Show status in menu bar.”
7Click Apply Now.
Managing Network Preferences
Use Network preferences to select and configure proxy servers that can be used by users and groups. You can bypass proxy settings for specific hosts and domains. This has the advantage of providing a customized browsing experience for managed users and groups.
You can also disable Internet Sharing, AirPort, or Bluetooth. Disabling these can improve security by removing avenues for attack.
The table below describes what settings in each Network pane can do.
Network preference pane | What you can control |
Proxies | Access to proxy servers, the ability to bypass proxy settings, and |
| use of passive FTP mode |
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Sharing & Interfaces | Availability of Internet Sharing from the computer, and use of |
| AirPort or Bluetooth |
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Configuring Proxy Servers by Port
You can configure specific types of proxies for a user or group to access and specify the port. The types of proxy servers that are individually modifiable are FTP, Web (HTTP), Secure Web (HTTPS), Streaming (RTSP), SOCKS, Gopher, and Automatic Proxy Configuration.
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