Synchronization using network users solves the problem of how to change user properties in a large system with multiple, separate
stations, each of which has the same set of users. Network users under the NiagaraNetwork facilitate centralized user management.
User synchronization requires these prerequisites and is limited by these factors.
- Both
Supervisor and controller stations must use compatible password storage mechanisms. Otherwise, user synchronization fails and the corresponding
NiagaraStation’s users device extension reports fault.
-
Niagara 4 supports synchronize–in and synchronize-out between
N4 stations (
N4-to-
N4). However, when synchronizing between
N4 and
AX stations, you can only synchronize-out from an
N4 station to an
AX station (
N4-to-
AX).
- Roles are not created during the synchronization process. For any role assigned to a network user in the sending station,
you must set up a matching role on the receiving station.
- If a NiagaraStation reports a one-way password hashing support mismatch, the remote controller station is running a version of
Niagara that is earlier than
AX-3.7U1. Migrate the remote controller station to
N4 before you configure and attempt user synchronization.