Configuring a maintenance server for delegation

You can configure a maintenance server to manage Storage Locations that are hosted by a different computer. Then, you must configure the maintenance server to access these locations on behalf of desktop users that run the Desktop Agent. This configuration is managed by using Active Directory.

For detailed information on delegating Active Directory administration, see the following Microsoft Web site:

http://www.microsoft.com/​technet/​prodtechnol/​windowsserver2003/​technologies/​directory/​activedirectory/​actdid1.mspx

Table: Configuring a maintenance server for delegation

Step

Description

Step 1

Verify that the following conditions are met:

  • Domains are Windows 2000 or later. NT 4 domains are not supported.

  • Both the Desktop Agent user’s account and the maintenance service’s account must be in the same forest.

  • Desktop Agent user and computer accounts must be in mutually trusted domains.

  • Desktop and server operating systems must be Windows 2000 or later

Step 2

Confirm that the desktop user account is configured for delegation.

See Confirming that the desktop user’s account is configured for delegation.

Step 3

Confirm that the server process account is trusted for delegation.

See Confirming that the server process account is trusted for delegation.

Configuring a maintenance server for delegation