Automatic User account configuration
Hi everyone!
I have a question regarding the setup of a new user account via OS X SL Server. Ever since we have added new users by using the server admin and groupmanager etc. After that we manaully installed all neccessary programs and what so ever including all needed settings on each new user's client.
My question now is, if there is a way to simplify and to automate this process, meaning that after creating the new user account on the server, the server should then automatically install all predefined software, take care for predefined settings etc. upon the first login of the user (I propably have to mension that we work with mobile user accounts so all our employees are flexible having the opportunity to use different clients but with their fammiliar settings, desktop etc).
I general I would like to achieve the following: tell the server what basic programs and setting to take care of after a new user account was created on the server. Then when the new user logs in for the first time, setting up his mobile user account (located on the server), SL Server then installs all predefined (non-apple preinstalled) software and sets predefined settings, so that only little adjustments are needed in future.
I have informed myself about the ARD and was thinking that from what I've read it might be a proper solution, but is that really so?
If you need any further input from me, please don't hesitate. I'm however looking forward hearing from you.
Regards,
Moritz