How do I create Home directories on a Network Appliance (NetApp) system with Directory and Resource (NETIQKB10628)

Directory and Resource Administrator (DRA) can create Home Directories associated with user accounts whenever an account is created.  This is handled under the Home Directory Policies.  You can also create shares. Creating directories on a NetApp Filer is not any different than creating directories on non-NetApp systems.

When you define a policy or automation trigger for managing home directories on a NetApp filer, you need to use a different format for the directory specification.  If you are using NetApp filers, specify the parent directory in the following format:

\\FilerName\adminshare:\volumerootpath\directorypath

The adminshare variable is the hidden share that maps to the root volume on the NetApp filer, such as c$.  For example, if the local path of the share on a NetApp filer, called usfiler, is c$\vol\vol0\mydirectory, you can specify a root path of \\usfiler\c:\vol\vol0\mydirectory for the NetApp filer.

This information is also found in the DRA and ExA Admin Guide.  This guide is located in the C:\Program Files\NetIQ\DRA\Documentation folder if you performed a standard DRA installation.

Please review the chapter on "Enforcing Policy".