Get started with GADS

After you install Google Apps Directory Sync (GADS), you are ready to set up and plan your synchronization. Follow the basic steps below to get started.
Before you begin, make sure you meet system requirements for GADS.

Basic steps

  1. Prepare your LDAP resources

    Install an LDAP browser and identify your LDAP resources.

  2. Decide what to synchronize

    Plan carefully what primary domains, users, aliases, and groups you want to synchronize with the Google Apps domain.

  3. Configure GADS

    Run Configuration Manager to configure the synchronization.

  4. Test and revise

    Simulate a synchronization and review the results. If you are satisfied with the results, initiate the first synchronization.

  5. Schedule regular synchronizations and monitor the results

    Set up automatic synchronizations. Monitor the results to detect and address any issues that occur.
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