iSeries NetServer domain logon support

In an effort to remove the need for a Windows server to handle domain logon services in an SMB domain, iSeries NetServer™ has been enhanced to provide this support. Windows clients are able to sign on to an iSeries NetServer domain just as they would sign on to an NT domain. Additional advantages of iSeries NetServer providing these services include:

• iSeries as a primary location for user information and domain logon authentication (including home directory and logon scripts)
• Storage and retrieval of Windows user profiles on iSeries, including Desktop, Start Menu, Favorites, and so on
• Storage, retrieval, and maintenance of Windows system policies from the iSeries

iSeries NetServer provides specific services necessary or directly related to logon support. Thus, iSeries NetServer will identify itself as a Primary Domain Controller (PDC) and function as a Domain Master Browser (DMB) if it is configured as a Logon Server, but iSeries NetServer cannot function as a Backup Domain Controller, nor can it dynamically replicate Logon related information to WinNT Domain Controllers. See the following pages for more information:

• iSeries NetServer and client PC configuration
  Describes the PC client configuration requirements needed to take advantage of the Logon Server support.
• Logon server setup
  Describes the actions taken when iSeries NetServer starts as a Logon Server.
• Logon server home directories
  Describes how to configure and map to Logon Server home directories.
• Roaming profiles
  Describes the use of roaming profiles on the network.
• Logon scripts
  Describes what logon scripts are and how they are used by iSeries NetServer.
• Policy serving
  Describes policies and policy serving used on iSeries NetServer.
• Browsing support
  Describes iSeries NetServer behavior as a Logon Server with browse support.
• Tips and techniques
  Describes various tips and techniques to help you use iSeries NetServer as a Logon Server.
• Troubleshoot the logon server
  Describes methods for fixing common problems with the logon server.