Best way to manage mac clients?

I have OpenLDAP that handles all the user accounts and so on.
and i have Open Directory.
what is the best way to manage and control those imacs in such a scenario.. I tired MCX with ethernet mac address, but its not reliable.. doesn't apply the settings all the time..
am trying to find a better way and trying to avoid mcx if possible..
any thoughts ?

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What is the best way to integrating mac os x client with Active Directory ? i have one Lion Server
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