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MariusRoma
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vCenter upgrade from 5.0 to 5.5: Add DNS domain name as a native Active directory identity source

I am planning to upgrade a 5.0 vCenter to 5.5.

The vShpere environment is used for testing and is not integrated with Active Directory, so users log on to the vCenter using local vCenter users and groups.

During the upgrade I have the option to check a box saying "Add <DNS_domain_name> as a native Active directory identity source".

Can anybody please explain what does it mean?

What is it supposed to happen if I don't check the box?

Local vCenter users and groups will be able to logon again after the upgrade?

Even if it is a testing environment I cannot create any kind of problems to the current users, so selecting the right answer is critical...

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Marius

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in SSO you have the possibilty to add Identity Sources (like, LDAP, Acitve Directory) where useres and groups are administrated.

This option makes no sense for you if you vpshere environment is not active directory integrated. But it doesn't make no difference if you select it or unselect it.

the local users will continue to work...

------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you found this or any other answer helpful, please consider to award points. (use Correct or Helpful buttons) Regards from Switzerland, B. Fernandez http://vpxa.info/

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brunofernandez1
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in SSO you have the possibilty to add Identity Sources (like, LDAP, Acitve Directory) where useres and groups are administrated.

This option makes no sense for you if you vpshere environment is not active directory integrated. But it doesn't make no difference if you select it or unselect it.

the local users will continue to work...

------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you found this or any other answer helpful, please consider to award points. (use Correct or Helpful buttons) Regards from Switzerland, B. Fernandez http://vpxa.info/
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