The Austin Active Directory hostnames are grouped into two categories: Load-balanced Servers and Domain Controllers.
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 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 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: