The "Apply directory services settings from this machine to all clients" option in System Image Utility allows you to duplicate Directory Services settings from the computer you're working on to a NetBoot/NetInstall image.
To use the "Map clients to other directory servers" feature in System Image Utility, you must set up authenticated directory binding in Directory Access on the computer on which you are running System Image Utility.
To create an authenticated bind for the LDAPv3 plugin, first set up a connection in the LDAPv3 plugin in Directory Access, then supply a unique computer name and server administrator credentials when prompted.
If you have set up LDAPv3 Directory Services settings without Authenticated Binding, and you attempt to copy the settings in System Image Utility, you will receive this alert message:
"No local bindings found This machine is not bound to a directory server. Per CPU bindings can not be set."