djheron

Q: Server 5.1 disabled user data missing?

Does anyone here know as to how long a disabled user's home folder is retained by the server? My thought was that it was retained until I were to either delete the user or delete the folder itself from the location Open Directory stores user folders. I find it odd that a user for more than two years never would have allowed a home folder sync, but it wouldn't surprise me in the slightest. Thanks so much!

Server 5.1, OS X El Capitan (10.11.4), Server 5.1

Posted on Apr 22, 2016 2:32 PM

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Q: Server 5.1 disabled user data missing?

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  • by cdhw,

    cdhw cdhw Apr 22, 2016 4:25 PM in response to djheron
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    Apr 22, 2016 4:25 PM in response to djheron

    In my experience, the home directory of a user (network or local) deleted in Server.app stays around until it is manually deleted.

     

    What, exactly, do you mean by 'a disabled user'?

     

    C.

  • by djheron,

    djheron djheron Apr 22, 2016 8:19 PM in response to cdhw
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    Apr 22, 2016 8:19 PM in response to cdhw

    In the Users section of the Server app you can disable a user - it is typically how I handle contractors that are in-between gigs or employees that may return. I just wasn't aware if Server.app deleted user data after a user was disabled for a certain period of time.

  • by cdhw,

    cdhw cdhw Apr 23, 2016 2:04 AM in response to djheron
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    Apr 23, 2016 2:04 AM in response to djheron

    I can't find the word 'disable' anywhere in the Server.app 5.1 (English) but I doubt it matters for the purposes of the answer, which I think is 'no'. The only times I ever recall deleting a user affecting their files was in a non-server version of OS X when you got a dialog asking to whom you wanted to transfer ownership.

     

    The fact you are worrying about this possibility suggests you should review your backup and archiving arrangements. What I can guarantee is that one day your hard drive will fail...

     

    C.