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Managing the User Mapping Policy
Configure the FluidFS cluster mapping policy to automatically map all users or to allow mappings between specific users only.
Automatically Map Windows and UNIX/Linux Users
Automatically map all Windows users in Active Directory to the identical UNIX/Linux users in LDAP or NIS, and map all UNIX/
Linux users to the identical Windows users. Mapping rules will override automatic mapping.
Steps
1. In the Storage view, select a FluidFS cluster.
2. Click the File System tab.
3. In the File System view, select Client Accessibility.
4. Click the Mapping Policy tab.
5. Click Edit Settings. The Edit Mapping Policy Settings dialog box opens.
6. Select Automatic mapping policy of SMB and NFS users with the same name.
7. Click OK.
Map Windows and UNIX/Linux Users by Mapping Rules Only
Only allow mappings between specific Windows users in Active Directory and the identical UNIX/Linux users in LDAP or NIS.
Steps
1. In the Storage view, select a FluidFS cluster.
2. Click the File System tab.
3. In the File System view, select Client Accessibility.
4. Click the Mapping Policy tab.
5. Click Edit Settings. The Create Manual Mapping dialog box opens.
6. Select a mapping rule.
7. Click OK.
Managing User Mapping Rules
Manage mapping rules between specific users. Mapping rules override automatic mapping.
Create a User Mapping Rule
Create a mapping rule between a specific Windows user in Active Directory and the identical UNIX/Linux user in LDAP or NIS.
Mapping rules override automatic mapping.
Steps
1. In the Storage view, select a FluidFS cluster.
2. Click the File System tab.
3. In the File System view, select Client Accessibility.
4. Click the Mapping Policy tab.
5. Click Create. The Create Manual Mapping dialog box opens.
6. In the SMB User area, click Select User. The Select User dialog box opens.
7. Select a Windows user:
a. From the Domain drop-down list, select the domain to which the user is assigned.
b. In the User field, type either the full name of the user or the beginning of the user name.
c. (Optional) Configure the remaining user search options as needed. These options are described in the online help.
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