AD Update
The Active Directory Update feature allows users to update their own information. If this feature is enabled, an interface pops up when the user runs
sign.exe and requests to review the current AD information. AD fields that are editable by the user can be controlled form the
Cockpit.
Because the
Active Directory data will now be displayed in the user's email
signature, it will be in the user's own interest to ensure its accuracy. Regardless of how many users you have in your Active Directory,
AD Update provides an easy and efficient means of ensuring that the data in your Active Directory is both accurate and current.
The result will be high quality email signatures with minimal maintenance required by the administrator.
Setting up AD Update
To set up the Active Directory Update features, proceed as follows:
- Open the 'Modules' tab and click 'AD Update' in the 'Active Directory' toolbar.
- AD Update window opens. You can specify which data fields can be updated by users and which users will be required to make the updates.
Note: There is no need to delegate control in Active Directory for the specific users. Each user has the ability to change his own information.
- To specify that the user must verify and update his contact information in AD, select the user and double-click the column 'Force update next time'. The value is changed to 'YES'.
- The next time
sign.exe is run, 'Please Verify Your Directory Information' screen will be shown to the user. In the example below, editable fields are highlighted.
- If you want all new eMailSignature users to update their information, select 'Users must update their AD information first time they run eMailSignature' check box in the AD Update window.
- Click 'Save' to keep the new settings. Click 'Cancel' to exit the window.
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Setting AD Permissions for AD Update