
138 Chapter 9 Managing Preferences
Updating the Preference Cache Manually
When you need to, you can manually update the managed preferences cache for every
computer in a selected computer list.
To update the managed preferences cache:
1 In Workgroup Manager, click Accounts.
2 Make sure the right directory is selected and that you are authenticated for it.
To switch directories, click the small globe above the accounts list. If you are not
authenticated, click the lock.
3 Click the Computer Lists button and select one or more computer lists.
4 Click the Access pane and verify (or add) the required information.
5 Click Cache, then click “Update Cache” and “Save.”
You can also update the cache on the client computer directly. Hold down the Option
key when you log in on the client computer (using a local administrator name and
password), then click Refresh Preferences in the dialog displayed.
Note: If this action is performed while the computer is disconnected from the network,
the preferences cache will be deleted and the computer will become unmanaged.
Managing User Preferences
You can manage preferences for individual users as needed. However, if you have large
numbers of users, it may be more efficient to manage most preferences by group and
computer instead. You might want to manage preferences at the user level only for
specific individuals, such as directory domain administrators, teachers, or technical staff.
You should also consider which preferences you want to leave under user control. For
example, if you aren’t concerned about where a user places the Dock, you might want
to set Dock Display management to Never or Once.
To manage user preferences:
1 In Workgroup Manager, click Preferences.
2 Make sure the right directory is selected and that you are authenticated for it.
To switch directories, click the small globe above the accounts list. If you are not
authenticated, click the lock.
3 Click the Users button and select one or more user accounts from the list.
4 Click the icon for the preference you want to manage.
5 In each preference pane, choose a management setting.
In some cases (Printing and Media Access, for example), the management setting
applies to all preferences rather than to individual panes within the preference.
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