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Domain Controller
The Turbo NAS can now act as a domain controller for Windows. IT administrators can easily configure
the Turbo NAS as the centerpiece of domain directory services for their organization to store user
account information, manage user authentication and enforce security for a Windows domain.
Note: This function is only applicable to some models.
Domain Controller
Three domain controller modes are available for the Turbo NAS:
 Domain Controller: Only a domain controller can create a domain and the first NAS that creates
the domain must be a domain controller. In this mode, the NAS can create and authenticate
users.
 Additional Domain Controller: In case more than one domain controller is needed, you can choose
this mode to add additional domain controllers. The NAS set as an additional domain controller
will then act as a domain controller and can create and authenticate users.
 Read-Only Domain Controller: To accelerate the user authentication process on specific sites, it is
possible to enable a Read-Only domain controller. Users can be authenticated by this NAS, but it
will not be able to create a domain user.
To set the NAS as a domain controller, follow the steps below:
1. Go to "Control Panel" > "Privilege Settings" > "Domain Controller" > "Domain Controller" tab.
2. Select a domain controller mode from the drop down list.
3. Specify a domain (example: mydomain.mycompany.local.)
4. Fill out the administrator password and the same password again in the "Verify Password" field.
5. Click "Apply".