Configuring Standard Schema Microsoft Active Directory to Access iDRAC6

You must perform the following steps to configure Active Directory before an Active Directory user can access iDRAC6:

1On an Active Directory server (domain controller), open the Active

Directory Users and Computers Snap-in.

2Create a group or select an existing group. Add the Active Directory user as a member of the Active Directory group to access the iDRAC6.

3Configure the name of the group and the domain name on iDRAC6 using either the Web-based interface or RACADM. For more information, see "Configuring Microsoft Active Directory With Standard Schema Using the iDRAC6 Web-Based Interface" on page 170 or "Configuring Microsoft Active Directory With Standard Schema Using RACADM" on page 174.

Configuring Microsoft Active Directory With Standard Schema Using the iDRAC6 Web-Based Interface

1Open a supported Web browser window.

2Log in to the iDRAC6 Web-based interface.

3Go to Remote AccessNetwork/Security tab→ Directory Service tab→ Microsoft Active Directory.

4Scroll to the bottom of the Active Directory Configuration and Management page, and click Configure Active Directory.

The Active Directory Configuration and Management Step 1 of 4 page is displayed.

5Under Certificate Settings, select Enable Certificate Validation if you want to validate the SSL certificate of your Active Directory servers; otherwise, go to step 9.

6Under Upload Active Directory CA Certificate, type the file path of the certificate or browse to find the certificate file.

NOTE: You must type the absolute file path, which includes the full path and the complete file name and file extension.

7Click Upload.

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Using the iDRAC6 Directory Service

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