The NICI SDI module (niciext) automatically syncs the NICI SDI keys. Normally the module uses an automatic sync period based on a sliding scale that starts with a heavy synchronization and moves towards lighter synchronization.
If a new SDI key is enabled or created, you can speed the synchronization process to each of the servers in the tree by using one of the following methods on each server in the tree:
Linux: Unload and reload the NICI SDI module (niciext) using ndstrace.
Windows: Use the DHost console to reload and niciext module.
Restarting eDirectory.
Rebooting the server.
There is an optional (not recommenced) configuration setting that can adjust the synchronization period. See Configuring the Settings for NICI User Directory for more details.
NOTE:You should not use the optional sync period unless support directs you to do so.