Disabling the Use of an External UNIX Identity Management Database

To disable the use of an external UNIX identity management database:

1Click System ManagementAuthenticationIdentity Management Database.

The Identity Management Database page is displayed.

2Click Users are not defined in an external user database.

3Click Save Changes to save the configuration.

NOTE: Click Revert to restore the previous configuration settings.

Active Directory

The Active Directory service stores information about all objects on the computer network and makes this information available for administrators and users to find and apply. Using the active directory, users can access resources anywhere on the network with a single logon.

Similarly, administrators have a single point of administration for all objects on the network which can be viewed in a hierarchical structure. The Active Directory entry allows you to configure the active directory settings and set user authentication options. In addition, you can join the active directory to the domain.

Synchronizing PowerVault NX3500 With the Active Directory Server

If your site uses Active Directory and the PowerVault NX3500 system is part of the Windows network, synchronize the time clock to the Active Directory server. See "Synchronizing PowerVault NX3500 With a Local NTP Server" on page 141.

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NX3500 specifications

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