8.5 Domain Worksheet

Use this worksheet as you complete the tasks described in Section 8.2, Planning a New Domain.

Item

Explanation

1) Tree Name:

Specify the name of the eDirectory tree where you want to create the secondary domain.

For more information, see Section 8.2.4, Determining the Context for the Domain Object.

2) eDirectory Container:

Specify the name of the eDirectory container where you want to create the new domain.

For more information, see Section 8.2.4, Determining the Context for the Domain Object.

3) Domain Name:

Specify a name for the new domain. Choose the name carefully. After the domain is created, it cannot be renamed.

For more information, see Section 8.2.5, Choosing the Domain Name.

4) Domain Database Location:

Specify the path for the domain directory. Choose the domain directory carefully. After it is created, it is difficult to rename.

For more information, see Section 8.2.6, Deciding Where to Create the Domain Directory.

5) Domain Language:

Specify a default language for the domain.

For more information, see Section 8.2.9, Selecting the Domain Language.

6) Domain Time Zone:

Specify the time zone where the domain is located.

For more information, see Section 8.2.10, Selecting the Domain Time Zone.

7) Link to Domain:

Link Protocol:

  • UNC path

  • TCP/IP Address: Port:

Specify the existing domain that you want to link the new domain to, then specify the link protocol. If you select TCP/IP, enter the IP address or hostname of the server where the MTA will run and the port number that the MTA will listen on.

For more information, see Section 8.2.8, Deciding How to Link the New Domain.

8) Domain Description:

Enter a description for the domain to help you identify its function in the system.

9) Domain Administrator:

Enter the ID of the user or distribution list that will administer this domain.

For more information, see Section 8.2.2, Deciding Who Will Administer the New Domain.

10) Agent Location:

  • MTA on the same server as the domain (local)

  • MTA on a different server from the domain (remote)

Mark the location of the MTA relative to the domain.

For more information, see Section 8.2.7, Deciding Where to Install the Agent Software.

11) Agent Platform:

  • NetWare MTA

  • Linux MTA

  • Windows MTA

Specify the platform on which you plan to run the MTA.

For more information, see Section 8.2.7, Deciding Where to Install the Agent Software.