Ensure smooth collaboration between your systems and services by integrating Active Directory. If you’re planning to migrate your AD domain, Univention Corporate Server (UCS) offers various options to make the transition effortless and efficient. Use UCS’s flexible solutions to optimize and future-proof your IT infrastructure.
Easy Migration from Microsoft Domains to UCS
AD Connector
Continuous Parallel Operation
Migrate to UCS step-by-step by running it alongside your existing Active Directory. With the AD Connector, continuous parallel operation of UCS and Active Directory can be easily realized. The synchronization of both systems – including passwords – considerably eases the migration of services and user accounts to UCS. It is possible to individually determine which system is leading: UCS or the Active Directory. Both systems can be operated and flexibly managed as separate services.
AD Connection
Part of an AD Domain
Alternatively, UCS can be used as part of an existing Active Directory domain. In this scenario, the Active Directory remains in the lead. With the AD Connection, applications and services operated under UCS can be seamlessly provided to users of the Active Directory domain – for easy integration of new services into your existing infrastructure.
From Scratch & AD Takeover
Stand-Alone Setup
We’re here to help you set up an independent solution, too. Build a new AD-compatible Domain with UCS, supported by Windows services (Samba). The Univention S4 Connector synchronizes the data between the two directory services. This ensures that the data on all domain controllers is always up-to-date and consistent. This ensures efficient organization of your network resources and simplifies administration significantly. Or, use our AD Takeover app as a “moving helper” to migrate an existing Active Directory domain to a UCS Samba/AD domain. All your GPO policies, SIDs, and group memberships will stay intact.
Effective Networking in Heterogeneous Environments
The three apps AD Connector, AD Takeover and the AD-compatible domain controller are our central tools that enable management in dynamic IT environments. Whether you use Univention Corporate Server to manage cloud services, optimize existing structures or take the plunge into hybrid infrastructure – we have the ideal solution for you.
Would you like to find out more? Then take a look at our blog! There we have explained the functions of the apps in more detail.
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Frequently Asked Questions About AD Migration & Integration
What is Active Directory?
Active Directory (AD) is a directory service technology developed by Microsoft that is widely used in Windows environments. It is used for the central administration of networks and enables IT admins to efficiently organize and control information about the users, computers and other resources of a company network.
A key component of Active Directory is the domain controller. It authenticates and authorizes all users and computers in the network by determining who has access to which resources. Administrators can use group policies to centrally manage security policies and software installations.
During an AD migration, the transfer of Active Directory data to a new infrastructure or version, the focus is often on optimizing IT efficiency. Such migration processes require careful planning and execution to ensure system availability and data security.
By implementing Active Directory, companies can manage their IT resources more effectively and ensure that their infrastructure can cope with growing demands.
What Data Is in the Active Directory?
Active Directory is a central directory that manages information about users, computers and other resources in a network. It stores data such as user login information, profiles, groups, security policies and computer information. It also maintains details of resources such as printers, permissions and network services. These comprehensive data records enable administrators to efficiently control access rights and optimize network management.
A successful directory migration, also known as AD data migration, requires detailed planning to ensure data integrity and security. Especially when migrating to another system such as our Univention Corporate Server (UCS), precise data checks are essential to avoid compatibility issues and to avoid disrupting ongoing operations. All user data and network resources must be precisely documented and carefully transferred in order to guarantee the smooth running of authenticated access and services. Our AD takeover app is designed for this purpose.
What Does Active Directory Integration Mean?
The Active Directory integration with Univention Corporate Server (UCS) makes it possible to operate UCS parallel to an existing Active Directory (AD) or to carry out a complete migration to UCS. User accounts and groups can be synchronized with the AD connector. Alternatively, UCS can be integrated into an AD domain or used to migrate from an existing AD domain to a UCS domain while retaining all essential data.
