
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.
- 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 "Prefer this domain server" and enter the DNS name of the Active Directory server.