The Austin Active Directory hostnames are grouped into two categories: Load-balanced Servers and Domain Controllers.
Load-balanced Servers
The load-balanced servers are the supported hostnames for use by applications accessing with the Austin Active Directory. The hostnames of the load-balanced servers are documented in the table below:
| Hostname | Preferred | Load-balancing Method | Protocols Supported |
|---|---|---|---|
| directory.austin.utexas.edu | Yes | DNS-based global load-balancing in front of connection-based local load-balancing | LDAPS (LDAP over SSL) on TCP port 636 |
| austin.utexas.edu | No | DNS round-robin load balancing | LDAP on TCP port 389, LDAPS on TCP port 636 |
Domain Controllers
Domain controller hostnames should not be used in application configurations without prior approval from the Active Directory team.
The domain controllers are the individual servers that host the Austin Active Directory. The hostnames of the domain controllers are documented separately on the following page: