Apple Mac OS X Server Retreiving a User’s Guid, Removing a User Account, To delete a user account

Retreiving a User’s GUID

When a user account is created, the computer generates a 128-bit integer called a globally unique identifier (GUID). This is stored in the LDAP directory. The GUID is used for permissions and for associating users with group memberships. In command-line tools, you might see a GUID referred to as a GeneratedUID.

To retrieve a user’s GUID:

1Start the dscl tool in interactive mode, specifying the computer you are using as the source of directory service data:

$ dscl localhost

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2Change the current folder to /LDAPv3/ipaddress/Users by entering the path at the prompt:

> cd /LDAPv3/ipaddress/Users

Replace ipaddress with the IP address of your directory server. If using a NetInfo directory domain, enter cd /NetInfo/root/Users at the prompt.

3Authenticate as an administrator by entering the following command, replacing adminusername with an administrator’s user name, and entering an administrator’s password when prompted:

> auth adminusername

4Review the GUID for a particular user.

> read username GeneratedUID

5Quit dscl by entering:

> quit

Removing a User Account

You can remove a user account by using the dscl tool. This does not remove the user’s home folder and the data that may be stored there. You can use the Finder to drag the deleted user’s home folder to the Trash.

To delete a user account:

1Start the dscl tool in interactive mode, specifying the computer you are using as the source of directory service data:

$ dscl localhost

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2Change the current folder to /LDAPv3/ipaddress/Users by entering the path at the prompt:

> cd /LDAPv3/ipaddress/Users

Replace ipaddress with the IP address of your directory server. If using a NetInfo directory domain, enter cd /NetInfo/ipaddress/Users at the prompt.

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