Identity Management for UNIX: Password Synchronization
Applies To: Windows Server 2003 R2
Password Synchronization makes it easy for users to maintain one user name and password for Windows domains and UNIX systems, synchronizing the passwords when one of them changes.
Depending on how Password Synchronization and the UNIX servers are configured, synchronization can be one way or two way.
Before you begin using Password Synchronization, see Checklists for Password Synchronization.
For information about how to implement Password Synchronization most effectively, see Best practices for Password Synchronization.
For help with specific tasks, see How To .....
For general background information, see Password Synchronization Concepts.
For problem-solving instructions, see Troubleshooting Password Synchronization.
For information about the Password Synchronization command-line utility, see Command-line utility.