Each users account contains information about which authentication option or options to use. What is this information called (in context of each user)?
the authentication authority attribute
Which method for storing passwords is more secure, crypt passwords or using Open Directory Password server?
Open Directory Password server (crypt is not secure and is provided for backward compatibility)
Which kinds of authentication do not support the password policies youve established for a particular user?
– crypt passwords – LDAP bind authentication
What is a password policy and what does it affect? Can you set a password policy to log failed log-in attempts? Can you use a password policy to set where the password is stored?
The options that a user has when using or setting a password, including – automatic password expiration – disable a…
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:…