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Digital signing settings which assist with the addition of Apple Mac Clients to your Network

Author: Nick Whittome MVP
Article ID:555652
Last Review:June 30, 2006
Revision:1.0

SUMMARY

The following Group Policy security settings are recommended for Apple Mac Client connectivity to your Small Business Network.

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SYMPTOMS

Without the following settings, Apple Macintosh clients may not be able to connect to your server.

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RESOLUTION

Edit the Default Domain Controllers Policy and set the following:
 
Domain Member:  Digitally encrypt sign secure channel data (always):  Disabled
Domain Member:  Digitally encrypt secure channel data (when possible):  Enabled
Domain Member:  Digitally sign secure channel data (when possible):  Enabled
Microsoft Network Server:  Digitally sign communications (always):  Disabled
Microsoft Network Server:  Digitally sign communications (when possible):  Enabled
Microsoft Network Client:  Digitally Sign communications (Always):  Disabled.
Microsoft Network Client:  Digitally sign communications (if server agrees):  Enabled
Network Security:  LAN Manager authentication level:  Send LM & NTLM responses
 

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MORE INFORMATION

It is important to note that disabling signing on your domain has some security ramifications that you should discuss with your solution provider.

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APPLIES TO
Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003 Standard Edition
Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003 Premium Edition
Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition (32-bit x86)
Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition (32-bit x86)

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