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+ | ====== Active Directory ====== | ||
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+ | ===== GWDG's Active Directory ===== | ||
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+ | The Active Directory forest (abbreviated AD) comes from GWDG's PC-Network and has always evolved over the years. Its structure is divided into different domains. A domain is an organizational construct that manages and networks computer and user. Such integration enables centralized administrative management and the use of shared resources. The allocation of administrative privileges can also be limited by the parts of a domain structures, so-called Organizational Units (OU). | ||
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+ | The most significant feature of the Active Directory structure is the " | ||
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+ | The aim is to facilitate access to resources on the network for users through centralized management of user IDs, computers and printers. At the same time it eases the workload and improves the support from the GWDG for the IT executives in the institutes. | ||
+ | ====Our AD-specific services: | ||
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+ | * [[workplace environment|The workplace environment]]: | ||
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+ | <WRAP center round important 85%> | ||
+ | For the use of Windows computers in the Active Directory, it is generally recommended to **not store any data on the desktop** and to **shut down the computer completely after each working day**. This is necessary for all backup and update mechanisms to function correctly. | ||
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+ | ==== Connection to Active Directory ==== | ||
+ | === Inside the GÖNET === | ||
+ | The Active Directory of the GWDG is accessible for users and computers within the entire [[en: | ||
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+ | === Outside the GÖNET === | ||
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+ | However, if a device leaves the institute and is used from outside the GÖNET, no connection to the Active Directory can be established at the next login. The consequences are long waiting times during the login process and temporary profiles because the personal drive cannot be accessed. For these cases, the GWDG provides a [[en: | ||
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+ | After activation, another icon appears in the lower right corner of the Windows device login screen. | ||
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+ | One click opens the AnyConnect window. Here a connection to the VPN service of the GWDG via vpn.gwdg.de (or alternative accesses, see [[en: | ||
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+ | The GWDG registration data are required to establish the connection. The account that is to be used to log on to the Windows PC should be used here. | ||
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+ | After the VPN connection is established, | ||
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+ | ====Sources of information==== | ||
+ | * GWDG News Article [[https:// | ||
+ | * [[en: | ||
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