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halFILE 3.0. Active Directory Integration. halFILE 3.0. AD – What is it?. Centralized organization of network objects and security – servers, computers, printers, etc. Standards based access (LDAP or WinNT) Query and index mechanism for authenticated clients and applications
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halFILE 3.0 Active Directory Integration
halFILE 3.0 AD – What is it? • Centralized organization of network objects and security – servers, computers, printers, etc. • Standards based access (LDAP or WinNT) • Query and index mechanism for authenticated clients and applications • Replication to all domain controllers
halFILE 3.0 AD – Which mode? • Windows 2000 mixed (default) • Support BDC and NT 4.x domains • Windows 2000 native • Allows 2000 and 2003 servers • Increased security • Universal security groups, group nesting, and SID history • Windows Server 2003 • Increased security and encrypted objects • Virtual domain controllers • Only allows 2003 servers
halFILE 3.0 Best Practices • At least 2 domain controllers • At least 2 local DNS servers • Oct 2003 - Active directory will not support ISP DNS servers except via gateway or forwards • Reverse lookup zone improves halFILE speed • Use 2003 DHCP rather than router • Supports MAC address reservations • Future Microsoft features • Add AD info to your backup (System State)
halFILE 3.0 AD – Group Policy • Get the MMC download from Microsoft • Centralized changes to user policy • Public workstation lockdown • Terminal Server lockdown • Automatic software installation
halFILE 3.0 AD – halFILE Integration • Adds user group functionality • Users • Document level security • Custom search • Multiple group membership • Least restrictive policy • Demonstration