Synology Directory Server
Synology Directory Server provides Windows Active Directory (AD) domain service powered by Samba. It supports commonly used Windows Active Directory features such as user accounts, group memberships, domain-joining Windows, Linux and Synology DSM, Kerberos-based authentication, and group policies. This makes it easier to manage computers and devices running Synology DSM, Linux, Windows, and deploy Windows applications.
Note:
- Synology Directory Server is the updated version of Active Directory Server, not LDAP Server (formerly named Directory Server).
Before you start, make sure you have done the following tasks for your Synology NAS:
- Obtain a static IP address: To avoid clients from being disconnected because of the change in the IP address of directory server, you need to set up a static IP address in your local area network for your Synology NAS.
- Leave Domain/LDAP: If your DSM has already joined a Domain/LDAP, you must leave the Domain/LDAP before using Synology Directory Server. Synology Directory Server is not compatible with their configuration.
- Make sure no domain name conflict exists in the local area network: Synology Directory Server will not be found by clients if more than one of the domains have the same name in the local area network. You can use another name, or remove the domains with the same name.
View domain status.
Manage resources in domains, including users, groups, computers, and organizational units (OU).
Set up password policy and account lockout policy in domains.
Function description and limitation.