AdmitMac turns a Mac into a true Active Directory client. Today, ADmitMac is in its seventh generation after a decade on the market. ADmitMac is a one-stop solution for Mac-Windows management and security needs, ensuring compliance with standards such as SOX, PCI and HIPAA. ADmitMac includes full support for Microsoft's Distributed File System (DFS) allowing shared folders to reside on multiple servers for load balancing and data redundancy. ADmitMac supports Kerberos Single Sign-On (SSO) and adds identity and access management (IAM) for Macs on Active Directory networks from either Windows Group Policy Objects (GPO) or Apple's Workgroup Manager (WGM). With Group Policy and ADmitMac's ADM plugins, Windows administrators can manage Mac operating system components and applications in Active Directory using the Group Policy Management console. ADmitMac's Workgroup Manager plug-in allows administrators to implement Apple's OS X desktop management (MCX) settings on the Active Directory domain while AD Commander allows administrators to manage Active Directory users and groups from a Mac.
Highlights
Simple - OS X 10.9 Mavericks, 10.8 Mountain Lion and 10.7 Lion (legacy)
Easily installed and configured, whether individually or with scaled deployment
Integrated into the OS so that the Mac user can work as they always have
Transparent - Client-based solution
Designed to connect to existing Microsoft network infrastructure
No unnecessary new server or cloud software required
No additional costs for "missing" features
Made in the USA, GSA approved, with enterprise phone and email support by Mac/Windows specialists from Arlington, Texas
Complete - Full support for commercial grade Microsoft Windows networking
Identity and access management via Microsoft Active Directory, with Microsoft Group Policy (GPO) or Apple Workgroup Manager (WgM)
Full support for network shares and network home folders
Full support for Microsoft Windows networking (SMB/CIFS)
Full support for Microsoft DFS
What's new in ADmitMac
Version 8.0:
Simple - OS X 10.9 Mavericks, 10.8 Mountain Lion and 10.7 Lion (legacy)
Easily installed and configured, whether individually or with scaled deployment
Integrated into the OS so that the Mac user can work as they always have
Transparent - Client-based solution
Designed to connect to existing Microsoft network infrastructure
No unnecessary new server or cloud software required
No additional costs for "missing" features
Made in the USA, GSA approved, with enterprise phone and email support by Mac/Windows specialists from Arlington, Texas
Complete - Full support for commercial grade Microsoft Windows networking
Identity and access management via Microsoft Active Directory, with Microsoft Group Policy (GPO) or Apple Workgroup Manager (WgM)
Full support for network shares and network home folders
Full support for Microsoft Windows networking (SMB/CIFS)
Right off the bat, I have a comment...
"[4566] Selecting some folders/files from the Finder
causes them to disappear from view on 10.5."
I know this isn't an issue with ADmitMac. We've seen this same issue in Xinet/FullPress environments. I reported to Xinet and Apple, both say it's not being reported by enough people to list as a known issue.
Don Montalvo, TX
$109.99 for this? I am sure I can do most of what ADmitMac can do for free. With a little research you can figure out how to configure your Mac to participate in an Active Directory domain. I had all of my Creative Services Macs logging into the domain, using domain printer, domain shares, and any other domain resources. I was also able to share my resources out to domain members. Maybe ADmitMac has some other feature I am completely unaware of and if so, I apologize for ranting.
Setup Assistant crashes every time I try to install. Emailed support and tried a fix, didn't work. Haven't heard back from them in 2 weeks. Really losing my patience.