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Bind to a directory service
You can bind network images to directory servers, such as Open Directory and Active Directory. When you add a directory server to the server list, you need the following:
Server: The fully qualified domain name of the server
Identifier: The MAC address for each client computer you want bound
Note: Leave this field blank to bind all computers to the directory server.
User Name: The name of a user who is authorized to bind computers to a directory server
Password: The password of the authorized user