Release Notes for Active Directory Server

Active Directory Server provides Active Directory (AD) domain service powered by Samba. It supports commonly used Active Directory features such as user accounts, group memberships, domain-joining Windows, Linux and Synology DSM, Kerberos-based authentication, and group policies. This makes it easier to manage computers and devices running Synology DSM, Linux, Windows, and deploy Windows applications.

Version: 4.4.5-0077


(2018-08-29)

Important Notes

  • This is the last version of Active Directory Server. This package will be continuously supported with Synology Directory Server.

What's New

  • Added support for user import.

Fixed Issues

  • Minor bug fixes.

Version: 4.4.5-0074


(2018-05-23)

Thai user interface is now available.

Version: 4.4.5-0072


(2018-03-20)
  1. Enhanced the compatibility and stability with DNS Server.
  2. Enhanced the stability when accessing and authenticating account.
  3. Minor bug fixes.

Version: 4.4.5-0052


(2017-07-20)

Fixed a security vulnerability regarding DSM login page (CVE-2017-9554).

Version: 4.4.5-0049


(2017-06-15)
  1. Fixed an issue where Active Directory Server cannot be resumed automatically if a backup task by Hyper Backup fails.
  2. Fixed an issue where DSM accessibility feature cannot work normally due to Active Directory Server.

Version: 4.4.5-0045


(2017-04-25)

Brand New Package
Active Directory Server provides Active Directory (AD) domain services powered by the Samba service. It supports commonly used AD features such as user accounts, group memberships, domain-joining Windows, Linux and Synology DSM, Kerberos-based authentication, and group policies. This makes it easier to manage computers and devices running Synology DSM, Linux, or Windows, and deploy Windows applications.

  • Auto-Install
    The auto-install feature allows you to automatically deploy specific application/system updates to any computer in your office without visiting each colleague, which greatly helps streamline IT management.

  • Single Sign-On
    This feature enables users to access all relevant services with one-time login. In addition to saving them the trouble of logging in frequently for different services, it also reduces the risk of account and password exposure.

  • Roaming User Profile
    Users can access their customized operating environments even when signing in their accounts on different computers. This service is particularly applicable to businesses where only public computers are kept in the office.

  • Supports Windows RSAT.

  • Supports the TLS domain controller certificate.
  • Supports password reset via email.
  • Supports NetBIOS domain name customization.

Version: 4.4.5-0077


(2018-08-29)

Important Notes

  • This is the last version of Active Directory Server. This package will be continuously supported with Synology Directory Server.

What's New

  • Added support for user import.

Fixed Issues

  • Minor bug fixes.

Version: 4.4.5-0074


(2018-05-23)

Thai user interface is now available.

Version: 4.4.5-0072


(2018-03-20)
  1. Enhanced the compatibility and stability with DNS Server.
  2. Enhanced the stability when accessing and authenticating account.
  3. Minor bug fixes.

Version: 4.4.5-0052


(2017-07-20)

Fixed a security vulnerability regarding DSM login page (CVE-2017-9554).

Version: 4.4.5-0049


(2017-06-15)
  1. Fixed an issue where Active Directory Server cannot be resumed automatically if a backup task by Hyper Backup fails.
  2. Fixed an issue where DSM accessibility feature cannot work normally due to Active Directory Server.

Version: 4.4.5-0045


(2017-04-25)

Brand New Package
Active Directory Server provides Active Directory (AD) domain services powered by the Samba service. It supports commonly used AD features such as user accounts, group memberships, domain-joining Windows, Linux and Synology DSM, Kerberos-based authentication, and group policies. This makes it easier to manage computers and devices running Synology DSM, Linux, or Windows, and deploy Windows applications.

  • Auto-Install
    The auto-install feature allows you to automatically deploy specific application/system updates to any computer in your office without visiting each colleague, which greatly helps streamline IT management.

  • Single Sign-On
    This feature enables users to access all relevant services with one-time login. In addition to saving them the trouble of logging in frequently for different services, it also reduces the risk of account and password exposure.

  • Roaming User Profile
    Users can access their customized operating environments even when signing in their accounts on different computers. This service is particularly applicable to businesses where only public computers are kept in the office.

  • Supports Windows RSAT.

  • Supports the TLS domain controller certificate.
  • Supports password reset via email.
  • Supports NetBIOS domain name customization.