Specifying a Preferred Active Directory Server


Using Directory Access, you can specify the DNS name of the server whose Active Directory domain you want the Active Directory plug-in to access by default. If the server becomes unavailable in the future, the Active Directory plug-in automatically falls back to another nearby server in the forest. If this option is unselected, the Active Directory plug-in automatically determines the closest Active Directory domain in the forest.

  1. In Directory Access, click Services.
  2. If the lock icon is locked, click it and type the name and password of an administrator.
  3. Select Active Directory in the list of services, then click Configure.
  4. If the advanced options are hidden, click Show Advanced Options.
  5. Select "Prefer this domain server" and enter the DNS name of the Active Directory server.