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Glossary

Glossary

This glossary defines terms and spells out abbreviations you may encounter while working with online help or the various reference manuals for Mac OS X Server. References to terms defined elsewhere in the glossary appear in italics.

access control list See ACL.

ACE Access Control Entry. An entry within the ACL that controls access rights. See ACL.

ACL Access Control List. A list, maintained by a system, that defines the rights of users and groups to access resources on the system.

Active Directory The directory and authentication service of Microsoft Windows 2000 Server, Windows Server 2003, and Windows Server 2003 R2.

administrator A user with server or directory domain administration privileges. Administrators are always members of the predefined “admin” group.

administrator computer A Mac OS X computer onto which you’ve installed the server administration applications from the Mac OS X Server Admin CD.

AFP Apple Filing Protocol. A client/server protocol used by Apple file service to share files and network services. AFP uses TCP/IP and other protocols to support communication between computers on a network.

Apple Filing Protocol See AFP.

automount To make a share point appear automatically on a client computer. See also mount.

blog A webpage that presents chronologically ordered entries. Often used as an electronic journal or newsletter.

BSD Berkeley Software Distribution. A version of UNIX on which Mac OS X software is based.

child A computer that gets configuration information from the shared directory domain of a parent.

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Mac OS X Server 019-0938/2007-09-01 Contents Setting Up an Administrator Computer Configuring the Administrator’s Computer and AccountCreating a Domain Administrator Account Using Workgroup ManagerContents Where Group Accounts Are Stored Setting Up Group AccountsAdministering Group Accounts Creating a Preset for Group Accounts118 Chapter Contents Contents If You Can‘t Change a User’s Password Type to Open Directory 267 257What’s New in Workgroup Manager About This GuideWhat’s in This Guide To see the most recent server help topics Using Onscreen HelpTo get help for an advanced configuration of Leopard Server This guide Tells you how to Mac OS X Server Administration GuidesUser Management Getting Additional Information Getting Documentation UpdatesWorkgroup Manager Tools for User ManagementSee this document Server AdminServer Preferences NetBootNetInstall Accounts Command-Line ToolsServer Administration Administrator AccountsGuest Account User AccountsComputer Accounts Group AccountsComputer Groups Authentication and Identity ValidationUser Experience Information Access Control Folder and File Owner Access ACLs and Posix Permissions User Management Overview Getting Started with User Management Setup OverviewSet up an administrator computer Create user accounts and home folders Analyzing Your Environment Planning Strategies for User ManagementDetermining Server and Storage Requirements Identifying Directory Services RequirementsUsers with local accounts typically have local home folders Choosing a Home Folder StructureDevising a Home Folder Distribution Strategy Identifying Groups Determining Administrator RequirementsGetting Started with User Management Getting Started with User Management To set up an administrator computer Configuring the Administrator’s Computer and AccountSetting Up an Administrator Computer To create a domain administrator account Using Workgroup ManagerCreating a Domain Administrator Account To connect and authenticate to directory domains Major Workgroup Manager Tasks Preference Description Modifying Workgroup Manager PreferencesTo set Workgroup Manager preferences Listing Accounts in the Local Directory Domain Finding and Listing AccountsWorking with Account Lists in Workgroup Manager To list accounts in a server’s local directory domain Listing Accounts in Search Policy Directory DomainsFinding Specific Accounts in a List Listing Accounts in Available Directory DomainsRefreshing Account Lists To do this Do this Using Advanced SearchTo filter items in the list of accounts Sorting Users and Groups Using PresetsShortcuts for Working with Accounts Interface element Mixed-state appearance Editing Multiple Accounts SimultaneouslyTo batch-edit accounts that match specific criteria Importing and Exporting Account Information Getting Started with Workgroup Manager About User Accounts Where User Accounts Are StoredUser ID Predefined User AccountsTo create a user account Administering User AccountsCreating User Accounts To make changes to a user account Editing User Account InformationTo work with a read-only user account Working with Read-Only User AccountsWorking with Guest Users Working with Windows User Accounts To delete a user account using Workgroup ManagerDeleting a User Account Disabling a User AccountTo create a preset for user accounts Working with PresetsCreating a Preset for User Accounts Renaming Presets Using Presets to Create AccountsEditing Presets To create an account using a presetDeleting a Preset Working with Basic SettingsTo edit a preset To delete a presetModifying Short Names To work with the user name using Workgroup ManagerChoosing Stable Short Names To work with a user short name using Workgroup ManagerAvoiding Duplicate Names To change a user ID in Workgroup Manager Modifying User IDsAssigning Administrator Privileges for a Server Assigning a Password to a UserTo assign a password To set server administrator privileges in Workgroup ManagerTo change a user’s login picture Choosing a User’s Login PictureGiving a User Limited Administrative Capabilities Removing Administrative Privileges from a UserTo remove a user’s administrative privileges Working with PrivilegesTask Description To add limited administrative capabilitiesGiving a User Full Administrative Capabilities Working with Advanced SettingsTo change a user’s administrative privileges To enable a user’s calendarTo choose a default shell Choosing a Default ShellTo choose a user password type and set password options Choosing a Password Type and Setting Password OptionsTo edit the master keyword list Creating a Master List of KeywordsApplying Keywords to User Accounts To work with keywords for a user account To work with a comment using Workgroup ManagerEditing Comments Choosing a User’s Primary Group Working with Group SettingsTo set a primary group ID using Workgroup Manager Adding a User to a Group To review group memberships using Workgroup ManagerReviewing a User’s Group Memberships To add a user to a group using Workgroup Manager Working with Home SettingsTo remove a user from a group using Workgroup Manager Removing a User from a GroupEnabling Mail Service Account Options Working with Mail SettingsDisabling a User’s Mail Service Working with Print Quota SettingsTo disable a user’s mail service using Workgroup Manager To forward a user’s mail using Workgroup ManagerEnabling a User’s Access to Specific Print Queues Enabling a User’s Access to All Available Print QueuesTo delete a user’s print quota using Workgroup Manager Resetting a User’s Print QuotaTo restart a user’s print quota using Workgroup Manager Removing a Print Quota For a QueueTo disable a user’s access to print queues enforcing quotas Working with Info SettingsTo change a user’s info Working with Windows SettingsChanging a Windows User’s Profile Location Changing a Windows User’s Login Script Location Changing a Windows User’s Home Folder Drive Letter Working with GUIDsChanging a Windows User’s Home Folder Location Viewing GUIDsTo view a user or group Guid How Group Accounts Track Membership About Group AccountsPredefined Group name Group ID Use Where Group Accounts Are StoredPredefined Group Accounts To create a group account Administering Group AccountsCreating Group Accounts To create a preset for group accounts Creating a Preset for Group AccountsEditing Group Account Information To make changes to a group accountTo create a hierarchical group Creating Hierarchical GroupsWorking with Read-Only Groups To convert a legacy group to an upgraded group accountUpgrading Legacy Groups To delete a group using Workgroup Manager Working with Basic Settings for GroupsDeleting a Group Naming a GroupDefining a Group ID To work with group names using Workgroup ManagerTo choose a group’s login picture Choosing a Group’s Login PictureTo work with a group ID using Workgroup Manager To enable a group’s web services Enabling a Group’s Web ServicesAdding Users or Groups to a Group Working with Member Settings for GroupsTo remove group members Working with Group Folder SettingsRemoving Group Members To specify no group folder Specifying No Group FolderCreating a Group Folder 102 Designating a Group Folder for Use by Multiple Groups 104 About Computer Accounts Setting Up Computers Computer GroupsTo create a computer account Creating Computer AccountsWorking with Windows Computers To set up the guest computer accountWorking with Guest Computers About Computer Groups Administering Computer GroupsDifferences Between Computer Groups and Computer Lists Creating a Computer GroupTo set up a computer group Creating a Preset for Computer GroupsTo use a preset for computer groups Using a Computer Group PresetTo set up a preset for computer groups To add computers or computer groups to a computer group Adding Computers or Computer Groups to a Computer GroupDeleting a Computer Group To upgrade computer lists to computer groupsUpgrading Computer Lists to Computer Groups To delete a computer groupAbout Home Folders Setting Up Home FoldersHosting Home Folders for Other Clients Hosting Home Folders for Mac OS X ClientsDistributing Home Folders Across Multiple Servers Setting Up a Share Point Administering Share PointsTo set up a share point Unix Class Name PermissionTo set up an automountable AFP share point for home folders Setting Up an Automountable AFP Share Point for Home FoldersTo set up an automountable NFS share point for home folders Setting Up an Automountable NFS Share Point for Home FoldersSetting Up an SMB Share Point To create an SMB share point and set permissions To define no home folder Administering Home FoldersSpecifying No Home Folder To create a home folder for a local user Creating a Home Folder for a Local UserTo create a network home folder for AFP or NFS share points Creating a Network Home FolderCreating a Custom Location for Home Folders To create a custom home folder using Workgroup Manager Element Do this To set up a home folder in an existing share point Setting Up a Home Folder for a Windows User\\servername\usershortname Setting Disk Quotas Using Presets to Choose Default Home Folders Setting Disk Quotas for Windows Users to Avoid Data LossMoving Home Folders Deleting Home FoldersAbout Mobile Accounts Managing Portable ComputersAbout Portable Home Directories Logging In to Mobile Accounts Resolving Sync Conflicts About External AccountsLogging In to External Accounts Applications locally cache temporary files Advantages of Using Mobile AccountsConsiderations and Strategies for Deploying Mobile Accounts You can manage individual mobile accounts Considerations for Using Mobile Accounts138 Mobile accounts can’t restore deleted files through syncing Strategies for Syncing ContentTo set up portable computers for use on your network Setting Up Mobile Accounts for Use on Portable ComputersConfiguring Portable Computers Unknown Mac OS X Portable Computers Managing Mobile Clients Without Using Mobile AccountsUsing Mac OS X Portable Computers with Multiple Users 143 Optimizing the File Server for Mobile Accounts Securing Mobile ClientsTo optimize the file server for mobile accounts 146 Client Management Overview There are several key network-visible resources Using Network-Visible ResourcesLimits access Power of PreferencesCustomizing the User Experience Environment Control By letting you manageEnvironment Desired effect Designing the Login ExperienceKey login settings Choosing a Workgroup Improving Workflow Working with Synced Homes153 154 Preference pane What you can manage Using Workgroup Manager to Manage PreferencesUnderstanding Managed Preference Interactions 157 158 Understanding Hierarchical Preference Management Setting the Permanence of ManagementCaching Preferences Preference Management BasicsTo manage user preferences Managing User PreferencesManaging Computer Preferences Managing Group PreferencesTo manage group preferences To manage computer preferencesTo manage computer group preferences Managing Computer Group PreferencesDisabling Management for Specific Preferences To selectively disable preference management Managing Access to ApplicationsIcon Indicates the application has this type of signature What you can controlTo allow users to open specific applications and folders To allow specific Dashboard widgets Allowing Specific Dashboard WidgetsDisabling Front Row To disable Front RowManaging Classic Preferences To set up a list of accessible applicationsClassic preference pane What you can control Selecting Classic Startup OptionsTo work with various startup options for Classic To choose a specific Classic System Folder Choosing a Classic System FolderAllowing Special Actions During Restart To hide or show items in the Apple menu Controlling Access to Classic Apple Menu ItemsTo allow special actions during restart To adjust Classic sleep settings Adjusting Classic Sleep SettingsManaging Dock Preferences To choose where Classic user preferences are storedMaintaining Consistent User Preferences for Classic Controlling the User’s DockTo add a Dock item for a group folder Providing Easy Access to Group FoldersTo add items to a user’s Dock Adding Items to a User’s DockTo prevent users from adding items to their Docks Managing Energy Saver PreferencesPreventing Users from Adding or Deleting Dock Items To set sleep and wake settings Using Sleep and Wake Settings for Desktop ComputersTo manage portable computer settings Setting Energy Saver Settings for Portable ComputersDisplaying Battery Status to Users To schedule automatic actions To show battery status in the menu barScheduling Automatic Startup, Shutdown, or Sleep Finder preference pane What you can control Setting Up Simple FinderManaging Finder Preferences To turn on Simple Finder Controlling the Behavior of Finder WindowsTo hide disk and server icons on the desktop To set Finder window preferencesMaking Filename Extensions Visible Hiding the Alert Message When a User Empties the TrashTo hide the Trash warning message To make filename extensions visiblePreventing Users from Ejecting Discs Controlling User Access to Remote ServersControlling User Access to an iDisk Controlling User Access to Folders Hiding the Burn Disc Command in the FinderTo hide the Burn Disc command To hide the Go to Folder commandTo hide the Restart and Shut Down commands Adjusting the Appearance and Arrangement of Desktop ItemsRemoving Restart and Shut Down from the Apple Menu To set preferences for the desktop viewAdjusting the Appearance of Finder Window Contents Changing the Appearance of the Login Window Managing Login PreferencesLogin preference pane What you can control List setting Mac OS X version EffectTo change the appearance of the Login Window Option What this does when enabled Configuring Miscellaneous Login OptionsChoosing Who Can Log To configure miscellaneous login optionsTo choose who can log Customizing the Workgroups Displayed at LoginTo customize the workgroups displayed at login Enabling the Use of Login and Logout ScriptsTrust value name Requirements To enable the use of login or logout scriptsClick Edit Choosing a Login or Logout ScriptTo set an item to open automatically To choose login or logout scriptsAutomatically Opening Items After a User Logs Providing Access to a User’s Network Home Folder To automatically mount the Network Home Providing Easy Access to the Group Share PointTo add a login item for the group share point To control access to disc media Managing Media Access PreferencesControlling Access to CDs, DVDs, and Recordable Discs Ejecting Removable Media Automatically When a User Logs Out Controlling Access to Hard Drives, Disks, and Disk ImagesTo restrict access to internal and external disks To automatically eject removable mediaMobility preference pane What you can control Managing Mobility PreferencesCreating a Mobile Account Preventing the Creation of a Mobile Account To create a mobile account using Workgroup ManagerTo remove a mobile account Manually Removing Mobile Accounts from ComputersTo prevent the creation of mobile accounts OptionEffect Enabling FileVault for Mobile AccountsTo enable FileVault for mobile accounts To select the location of a mobile account Selecting the Location of a Mobile AccountHome folder location Description Type Name PrivilegeTo create an external account Creating External AccountsSetting Expiration Periods for Mobile Accounts To set an expiration period To stop files from syncing Stopping Files from Syncing for a Mobile AccountTo set the frequency for syncing background folders Setting the Background Sync FrequencyShowing Mobile Account Status in the User’s Menu Bar Managing Network Preferences Configuring Proxy Servers by PortTo show mobile account status in the user’s menu bar Network preference pane What you can controlAllowing Users to Bypass Proxy Servers for Specific Domains To configure proxy servers for a user or a groupTo choose the domains that users can access directly To enable passive FTP mode Enabling Passive FTP ModeTo disable Internet Sharing Disabling Internet SharingTo disable AirPort Disabling BluetoothTo disable Bluetooth Disabling AirPortTo prevent access to specific websites Preventing Access to Adult WebsitesManaging Parental Controls Preferences Hiding Profanity in DictionaryTo allow access only to specific websites Allowing Access Only to Specific WebsitesSetting Time Limits and Curfews on Computer Usage Printing preference pane What you can control Managing Printing PreferencesTo set time limits and curfews Making Printers Available to Users To restrict access to the printer listPreventing Users from Modifying the Printer List To create a printer list for usersTo set the default printer Restricting Access to Printers Connected to a ComputerSetting a Default Printer To restrict access to a specific printer Restricting Access to PrintersAdding a Page Footer to All Printouts To add a footer to all printoutsTo manage access to Software Update servers Managing Software Update PreferencesManaging Access to System Preferences Managing Time Machine Preferences To manage access to System PreferencesTo manage Time Machine preferences Universal Access Preference pane What you can control Managing Universal Access PreferencesAdjusting the User’s Display Settings Adjusting Keyboard Accessibility Options Setting a Visual AlertTo adjust screen appearance To set a flashing alertOption Effect To set the way the keyboard responds to keystrokesTo control mouse and pointer settings Adjusting Mouse and Pointer ResponsivenessEnabling Universal Access Shortcuts To allow Universal Access Shortcuts Using the Preference Editor with Preference ManifestsAllowing Devices for Users with Special Needs To allow assistive devicesAdding to the Preference Editor’s List Frequency Description To add to the preference editor’s listTo edit application preferences Editing Application Preferences with the Preference EditorTo disable management of an application’s preferences Manifest Examples of things you can change Using the Preference Editor to Manage Core ServicesTo add Safari to the preference editor list Using the Preference Editor to Manage Safari238 Testing Your Network’s Time and Time Zones Diagnosing Common Network IssuesTo test your network’s DNS service on a single computer Testing Your DNS ServiceTo test your network’s Dhcp service on a single computer Testing Your Dhcp ServiceIf You Can’t Edit an Account Using Workgroup Manager Solving Account ProblemsIf Users Can’t See Their Names in the Login Window If You Want to Use Earlier Versions of Workgroup ManagerIf Users Can’t Log In or Authenticate If You Can’t Modify a User’s Open Directory PasswordIf You Can’t Assign Server Administrator Privileges If Users Relying on a Password Server Can’t Log If Users Can’t Access Their Home Folders Problems with a Primary or Backup Domain ControllerIf Users Can’t Change Their Passwords If a Windows User Can’t Log in to the Windows DomainIf a Windows User Has No Home Folder If a Windows User’s Profile Settings Revert to DefaultsTesting Your Managed Client Settings Solving Preference Management ProblemsIf Users Don’t See a List of Workgroups at Login To view managed client settings in System ProfilerIf Users Can’t Add Printers to a Printer List If Login Items Added by a User Don’t OpenIf Users See a Question Mark in the Dock If Items Placed in the Dock by a User Are MissingIf a User’s Dock Has Duplicate Items If You Can’t Manage Network Views If Users See a Message About an Unexpected ErrorUnderstanding What You Can Import and Export Importing and Exporting Account InformationLimitations for Importing and Exporting Passwords Archiving the Open Directory Master Using Workgroup Manager to Import AccountsTo import accounts using Workgroup Manager Using Workgroup Manager to Export Accounts To export accounts using Workgroup Manager Using XML Files Created with AppleShare IP Apple Filing Protocol See AFP Access control list See ACLDirectory node See directory domain See also computer listFull name See long name Globally unique identifier See Guid Home directory See home folder Local home directory See local home folder 262 Primary domain controller See PDC Security identifier See SID Search path See search policyWeblog See blog 266 Index 268 269 270 271 272 273 274 275