What are the different ways Open Directory can store passwords (and authenticate users)?
– single sign-on with Kerberos KDC built-in to OS X Server (kerberos) – a password stored securely in the Open…
With an Open Directory master and one or several Open Directory replicas, what must be considered regarding proper functioning of replication, how can this be acheived?
Replication uses timestamps, so the clocks on the servers my be synchronized. This can be achieved with Network Time Protocol…
Using a single 10-user or unlimited license of OS X Server, it is possible to install OS X Server on more than one machine, in an effort to provide an Open Directory master and Open Directory replica?
No, more than one server license (or a Site license) is required to configure two servers — an Open Directory…
What is the relationship between Kerberos and DNS resolution?
Kerberos requires that the domain name specified in the Realm field is resolving to the correct address in order to…
What are the proper steps to setup an Open Directory master? Why is it important to do it in this order?
1. During initial setup, configure the sever as Standalone server 2. boot and configure other services 3. verify that other…
What four behavior options does Open Directory provide? Which of these can you configure in Server Assistant when first configuring the server?
four behavior options: Standalone Server Connected to Directory System Open Directory Master Open Directory Replica Options available during Server Assistant:…
What directory services protocol were early Mac OS X servers based on, what did it switch to, and when?
Earlier versions based on NetInfo protocol. Starting with 10.3, this protocol was replaced by LDAP
What is the directory software that Apples Open Directory implementation based on and compatible out-of-box with, and what other directory types are supported via Open Directory plug-ins?
(1) OpenLDAP, an open source-implementation of LDAP (Lightwight Directory Access Protocol) is instantly integratable into an network infastructre that supports…
In addition to Mac based services, (1) what other platform does Open Directory provide services for, (2) give three examples of the kinds of services provided, (3) what has Open Directory been integrated with to provide this (and what is this), (4) what does this allow open directory to function as?
(1) Windows (2) directory login, file services & print services (3) Samba 3 – Samba is an Open Source/Free Software…
What are the names of the two additional functional components that Open Directorys uses for authentication authority?
Simple Authentication and Security layer (SASL) and Kerberos