Mac OS X Managed Client: Blank Passwords Do Not Work

Managed client users must have a password set. Blank passwords do not work with managed clients.
Symptom

When a user with a blank password attempts to log in, his home directory does not appear. (It does not become available automatically.)

Solution

Be sure to set a password for all users who are members of managed workgroups.
Published Date: Oct 11, 2016