The Austin Active Directory hostnames are grouped into two categories: Application Hostnames and Domain Controllers.
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 over SSL on TCP port 636 LDAP with SASL security on TCP port 389 LDAP with StartTLS on TCP port 389 |
Domain controller hostnames should not be used by applications 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: