Username mappings

Users can have different usernames for Windows and the UNIX server. For example, your Windows username might be your full name, including spaces, while your UNIX username might be your initials. Alternatively, some or all users might have the same usernames on Windows and UNIX.

Username mappings let you use whichever username you want for Windows, while still allowing access to the UNIX server using your UNIX username.

To add a username mapping:

1. In the Profile Editor, double-click the server entry and select the Users tab.

2. Click New. The Username Mapping dialog appears.

3. Type the Windows and UNIX usernames for this user.

4. Click OK.

5. Repeat steps 2 to 4 for each username mapping you want to add.

6. To allow users with identical Windows and UNIX usernames to access the VisionFS server if they don't have username mappings, be sure the box is checked for ``Other users have the same Windows and UNIX names''.

   Users without username mappings or identical Windows and UNIX usernames (if the box is checked) are treated as users without passwords for accessing the VisionFS server -- they are only granted guest access.

7. When you've finished adding mappings, click OK.

8. From the Profile menu, select Update Server. You'll need to restart the server for the new mappings to take effect.

See also:

• ``Mixed-case usernames''