Setting Mac OS X user policies
The following table lists the categories of group policies you can set for Mac OS X users. These group policies are in the Mac OS X administrative template (centrify_mac_settings.xml
) and accessed from User Configuration > Centrify Settings > Mac OS X Settings.
Use this policy | To do this |
802.1X Settings |
Create user profiles for wireless network authentication. The profiles you specify with these group policies are created in the Network system preferences pane. |
Automount Settings |
Automatically mount network share’s and the Windows home directory when a user logs in. . |
Application Access Settings |
Control the specific applications users are either permitted to use or prohibited from using. These group policies correspond to Applications preferences set in the Workgroup Manager. |
Desktop Settings |
Control the desktop and screen saver options for users on Mac OS X computers. These group policies correspond to settings in the Desktop & Screen Saver system preference. |
Dock Settings |
Control the look and operation of the Dock displayed on the user’s desktop. These group policies correspond to Dock preferences set in the Workgroup Manager. |
Finder Settings |
Configure Finder commands, preferences and views. |
Folder Redirection |
Redirect specified folders from a network home directory to the local machine. |
Import Settings |
Import plist files to customize your preferences. |
Login Settings |
Specify frequently used items, such as applications, folders, or server connections to automatically open when a user logs in. |
Media Access Settings |
Control the specific media types users are either permitted to use or prohibited from using. These group policies correspond to Media Access preferences set in the Workgroup Manager. |
Mobility Settings |
Control the synchronization rules applied for users access services from mobile devices. These group policies correspond to Mobility preferences set in the Workgroup Manager. |
Printing Settings |
Specify a list of printers for a user. |
Scripts (Login/Logout) |
Specify login and logout scripts that run when Active Directory users log on or log out. |
Security Settings |
Control the secure login options for users on Mac OS X computers. These group policies correspond to settings in the Security system preference. |
System Preference Settings |
Control the specific system preferences displayed for users. These group policies correspond to System Preferences set in the Workgroup Manager. |
For details on the individual group policies in each category and how to configure specific policies, see the Administrator’s Guide for Mac.