Tandberg Data NAS Hardware Viking FS-1500 - Manual (Page 122)

Tandberg Data Microsoft Services for Network File System (MSNFS)
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The following features that were previously available in Services for UNIX
3.5 are not included in MSNFS:
• Gateway for NFS
• Server for PCNFS
• All PCNFS components of Client for NFS
8.1.1. UNIX Identity Management
Identity Management for UNIX makes it easy to integrate users of Windows
operating systems into existing UNIX environments. It provides
manageability components that simplify network administration and account
management across both platforms.
With Identity Management for UNIX, the administrator can:
• Manage user accounts and passwords on Windows and UNIX
systems using Network Information Service (NIS).
• Automatically synchronize passwords between Windows and UNIX
operating systems.
UNIX Identity Management consists of the following components:
• Administration components
• Password synchronization
• Server for NIS
The UNIX Identity Management component is not enabled by default on the
storage server. To install this component:
1. Access Add/Remove Programs.
2. Select Add/Remove Windows Components > Active Directory
Services > Details.
3. Install Identity Management for Windows.
8.2. Microsoft Services for NFS usage scenarios
Microsoft Services for NFS enables you to support a mixed environment of
Windows-based and UNIX-based operating systems. With Microsoft
Services for NFS, you can also update your company's computers while
supporting older technology during the transition phase. The following
scenarios are examples of how enterprises can benefit from deploying
Microsoft Services for NFS.