1. halFILE 3.0 Active Directory Integration

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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)

5. 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

6. halFILE 3.0 AD – halFILE Integration Adds user group functionality Users Document level security Custom search Multiple group membership Least restrictive policy Demonstration