With Directory Access, you can do the following:
In addition, you can connect Directory Access to a Mac OS X Server system on your network and remotely make these changes on it.
You should get the advice of a network administrator before changing Directory Access settings. If your computer is at home, you shouldn't need to change settings in Directory Access unless you are setting up a home network with a server.
If you are a network administrator and want help changing settings in Directory Access, type a word or phrase in the search box above and press Return.