
Mapping the UID to an Active Directory Attribute
Using Directory Access, you can specify an Active Directory attribute that you want the Active Directory plug-in to map to the unique user ID (UID) attribute of Mac OS X. Usually the Active Directory schema must be extended to include an attribute that's suitable for mapping to the UID.
If UID mapping is disabled, the Active Directory plug-in automatically generates a UID based on Active Directory's standard GUID attribute.
Important: If you change the mapping of the UID at a later date, users may lose access to previously created files.
- In Directory Access, click Services.
- If the lock icon is locked, click it and type the name and password of an administrator.
- Select Active Directory in the list of services, then click Configure.
- If the advanced options are hidden, click Show Advanced Options.
- Select "Map UID to attribute" and enter the name of the Active Directory attribute you want mapped to the UID.