The Austin Active Directory hostnames are grouped into two categories: Application Hostnames and Domain Controllers.
Application Hostnames
The application hostnames are the supported hostnames for use by applications accessing the Austin Active Directory and are detailed in the table below:
| Hostname | Preferred | Load-balancing Method | Protocols Supported |
|---|---|---|---|
| directory.austin.utexas.edu | Yes | DNS-based global load-balancing and connection-based local load-balancing | LDAP over SSL on TCP port 636 |
| austin.utexas.edu | No | DNS round-robin load balancing | LDAP on TCP port 389 LDAP with StartTLS on TCP port 389 LDAP over SSL 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 and documented separately on the following page: