Synology SA3400 Synology Directory Server Administrator s Guide for DSM 7.1 - Page 8

Set Up a Domain Controller, Understand Deployment Methods

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Chapter 2: Set Up a Domain Controller Chapter 2: Set Up a Domain Controller You can set up your Synology NAS as a primary domain controller (PDC) or a secondary domain controller (SDC) that manages accounts, deploys devices, configures access permissions, and delegates authority in a domain. • A domain can only have one PDC, but can have multiple SDCs. • The PDC is a read-write domain controller (RWDC). • The SDC can either be a read-writer domain controller (RWDC) or a read-only domain controller (RODC), depending on your deployment. Understand Deployment Methods Refer to the image below for the four deployment methods supported on Synology Directory Server. Then refer to the subsequent table for more information about the methods. 05

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Chapter 2: Set Up a Domain Controller
You can set up your Synology NAS as a primary domain controller (PDC) or a secondary domain
controller (SDC) that manages accounts, deploys devices, configures access permissions, and
delegates authority in a domain.
• A domain can only have one PDC, but can have multiple SDCs.
• The PDC is a read-write domain controller (RWDC).
• The SDC can either be a read-writer domain controller (RWDC) or a read-only domain
controller (RODC), depending on your deployment.
Understand Deployment Methods
Refer to the image below for the four deployment methods supported on Synology Directory
Server. Then refer to the subsequent table for more information about the methods.
Chapter 2: Set Up a Domain Controller