Convert Synology LDAP Server into an edge server

If your organization is using Synology NAS with LDAP Server installed, you can convert this device into a C2 Identity Edge Server. This allows your LDAP clients to authenticate users without having to rebind to your directory service.

If you don't have an LDAP Server on hand, consider setting up a new edge server.

Before you start

Import or synchronize your LDAP users and groups to C2 Identity. After user migration, make sure to remove your integrated LDAP directories. C2 Identity LDAP Sync is not compatible with edge server services.
Make sure C2 Identity Edge Server is compatible with your Synology NAS.
Get a local administrator account to access your Synology NAS.
Make sure your Synology NAS is connected to the Internet.

Convert your existing LDAP server

Go to Package Center > Installed and stop your LDAP Server. Do not uninstall this package.
Switch to the All Packages page. Download and install C2 Identity Edge Server.
Launch C2 Identity Edge Server.
Enter the following information and click Connect:
- Server display name: Name your edge server. This information will be displayed in the C2 Identity admin portal.
- Connect key: Enter the key provided in the C2 Identity admin portal > Edge Server > Add > Run on Synology NAS.
Select convert existing LDAP server. Click Done if the displayed domain name is your NAS.
Go to the C2 Identity admin portal > Edge Server. Hover over your NAS and click Approve.
Your Synology NAS is now converted into an edge server. Its directory service will start functioning after your user data is fully synchronized from C2 Identity.

Notes:

NTLM hashes are necessary for SMB services on edge server clients. C2 Identity generates these automatically when users set up their passwords. However, imported users do not have NTLM hashes. You can choose whether or not to generate their NTLM hashes through a password reset when deploying an edge server.

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