Using Windows SyncChapter 18 Windows Sync 5617. The Windows and Directory Server subtree information is automatically filledin; use the defaults to sync only users or change these as appropriate to syncgroups or groups and users.8. Check the “Using encrypted SSL connection” checkbox. The use of SSL isrecommended for security reasons. You must use SSL if you are going tosynchronize passwords because Active Directory will refuse to modifypasswords unless the connection is SSL protected.9. Fill in the authentication information in the “Bind as...” and “Password” fieldswith the sync manager information.10. The last screen is a summary of your synchronization agreement. If you decideto change anything at this point, you can use the back buttons to get to theappropriate screen. If you are satisfied with your agreement, click “Done.”When you have finished, an icon representing the synchronization agreement isdisplayed under the suffix. This icon indicates that your synchronizationagreement is set up.Step 6: Begin SynchronizationAfter the sync agreement is created, you need to begin the synchronization process.Select the sync agreement, right-click or open the Object menu, and select “Initiatere-synchronization.” This will begin the synchronization process.If synchronization stops for any reason, you can initiate resynchronization byselecting this from the sync agreement menu.Using Windows SyncAfter your Windows Sync service has been installed and configured, you can beginusing it to synchronize your user and group entries on your Directory Server andWindows NT4 Server or Active Directory servers.This section deals with how to move existing entries between servers, how to createand delete entries, and checking the status of synchronization.• Synchronized Entries• Groups• Manually Initiating Synchronization• Checking Synchronization Status• Modifying the Synchronization Agreement
