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How to Import NIS Users into UIS for MetaFrame

Document ID: CTX089082   /   Created On: Jul 28, 2000   /   Updated On: Jan 13, 2003
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Follow the steps within each utility listed below:

In User Manager for Domains:

? Create a global group called NIS Logon.
? Create a new user called nisuser and add the user to the NIS Logon group.

In the NIS Account Manager:

Make sure that the proper NT domain is selected at the top.

Authentication Tab:

? Check the Use NIS for logon authentication. box.
? In the Domain name text field, put in the NIS domain name.
? In the Server name text field, put in the IP address of the NIS server (or qualified DNS name).
? In the Group drop down list select the NIS Logon global group.
? Don't check any other boxes (leave the other two blank).
? Then click the Save button to save the settings.

Connection Tab:

? In the Network section, check the Use Network box.
? In the Domain name field, put in the NIS domain name.
? In the Server name field, put in the IP address of the NIS server (or qualified DNS name).
? Then click the Execute button.

Import Groups Tab:

? Select the NIS group(s) you want to add to NT.
? Then click the Import button.

Import Users Tab:

? Select the NIS user(s) from the NIS group(s).
? In the Template: drop down box, select nisuser.
? Then click the Import button.

Back in User Manager for Domains:

Un-check the Account Disabled box for each imported NIS user.


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