Reference Guide

Result
Enter password for administrator@ads.storage.local:
Successfully joined domain ads.storage.local
Disabling NTP service... done.
Updated Windows Access Server Configuration.
Updated Kerberos configuration.
Updated machine password.
Updated DNS.
Restarting Windows Access Server... done.
NOTE: The --ou command is optional and allows for defining a specific organizational group in the ADS that
requires its own administrative access rights (such as an executive management or finance group). In case of
multiple organizational groups, use the following format: "<topLevelOU/middleLevelOU/LowerLevelOU/TargetOU>”
authenticate --leave [--user <user name>] [--force]
Description
Enables a DR Series system to leave a Microsoft Active Directory Services (ADS) domain when you provide a valid
administrator password.
Syntax
authenticate --leave --user administrator
Result
Enter password for administrator@ads.storage.local:
Successfully left domain ads.storage.local.
Updated Windows Access Server configuration.
Updated Kerberos configuration
Restarting Windows Access Server... done.
Enabling NTP service... done.
NOTE: The --force command is optional and allows the DR Series system to leave the ADS domain when
communication between the system and the ADS domain is lost and the --leave operation is pending or in
progress.
authenticate --update --kerberos
Description
Updates a Microsoft Active Directory Service (ADS) Kerberos configuration (Kerberos is a computer network
authentication protocol).
Syntax
authenticate --update --kerberos
Result
Updated kerberos configuration.
authenticate --add [--user <user name>]
Description
Adds a new local CIFS workgroup user for CIFS authentication (and administrative tasks) after you provide and confirm
the CIFS user password.
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