linux as domain controller for nt domain

[watts3000]

Has anyone ever set linux up as a domain controller for a windows 2000 workstations. This could be usefull for example a Dr.s office has 6 computers running 2000 pro but they would like a central server for backup and they don't want to purchase 2000 server. The reason I brought this up is because I ran across this old article
http://www.linuxworld.com/linuxworld/lw-1999-05/lw-05-thereandback.html.

 

[wlee]

I've never set one up myself, but here is a "how to" article that might help. In truth, I think the admin expense will be far greater than if you just bought a Win2K 5Client Server license + a couple extra client packs. ( ~ $800 ) If you're a Linux GURU, then give it a try.

http://de.samba.org/samba/ftp/docs/htmldocs/samba-pdc-faq.html

 

[watts3000]

Just starting to learn linux and I'm just interested to see how linux servers can fit into a windows 2000 server network. I purchased a book called linux for nt and windows 2000 administrators and it makes you think about some interesting situations

 

[wuboy]

<< Just starting to learn linux and I'm just interested to see how linux servers can fit into a windows 2000 server network. I purchased a book called linux for nt and windows 2000 administrators and it makes you think about some interesting situations >>



wow, what type of interesting situations are there?

fyi, i had to do this for a department at work as well. here are two links that i felt were quite helpful, hope it can help you as well:

http://samba.linuxbe.org/en/samba/config/pdc-1.html
http://bioserve.latrobe.edu.au/samba/ntdomfaq.html

my situation was a little tough because i had to tear down the current PDC, rebuild the smb.conf file for the current samba machine, and make it the domain controller. the links that i have will help in terms of adding machines, samba user accounts, and all that hoopla.