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1) How do MacBook Air (OS X 10.7 &amp;&nbsp;10.8) laptops authenticate against an AD server if they're outside of the office?<br />
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2) How should DNS be configured on those remote laptops so they can both talk to the Windows &amp;&nbsp;Mac servers here in the office yet still be able to resolve names on the Internet when not connected to the domain?<br />
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Thanks!
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1) How do MacBook Air (OS X 10.7 & 10.8) laptops authenticate against an AD server if they're outside of the office?

2) How should DNS be configured on those remote laptops so they can both talk to the Windows & Mac servers here in the office yet still be able to resolve names on the Internet when not connected to the domain?

Thanks!

Managing remote Mac laptops in our Active Directory domain

The Windows operating systems have distinct methodologies for designing and implementing networks, and have specific systems to accomplish various networking processes, such as Exchange for email, Sharepoint for shared files and programs, and IIS for delivery of web pages. Microsoft also produces server technologies for networked database use, security and virtualization.

Windows Networking

Apple devices including Macs, iPhones, iPods and iPad support standard wired and wireless networking technologies, but they also utilize custom applications and some special techniques for networking with each other and with non-Apple devices. Apple manufacturers the AirPort line of wireless networking products, and has its own networking protocols, AppleTalk and AFP (Apple Filing Protocol).