This section describes how to configure AD domain authentication, LDAP domain authentication, and NIS domain authentication.
Adding a Storage System to an AD Domain
If an AD domain server is deployed on a customer's network, a storage device must join the AD domain. Then, CIFS clients need to be authenticated by the AD domain server when they attempt to access shared resources on the storage device. The administrator can manage the share access permissions and quotas of domain users. If the storage device does not join an AD domain, domain users cannot use share services provided by the storage device.
Adding a Storage System to an LDAP Domain
If an LDAP domain server is deployed on a customer's network, a storage device must join the LDAP domain. Then, NFS clients need to be authenticated by the LDAP domain server when they attempt to access shared resources on the storage device.
Adding a Storage System to an NIS Domain
If an NIS domain server is deployed on a user's network, a storage device must join the NIS domain. Then, NFS clients need to be authenticated by the NIS domain server when they attempt to access shared resources on the storage device.