Re: Samba type question

Darryl Hoar wrote:
Greetings,
I have an ageing NT4 file server that is the PDC (windows speak for
primary domain controller) for my windows network. I have roughly
40 networked pc's connected to this network and most of the clients
are running XP Pro. I have one client running windows 2000 pro, and
one client running Vista Ultimate (gag, puke).

I would like to know if I can replace that NT4 PDC with Freebsd and
Samba. I would like real world feedback from people who are actually
running it.

thanks,
Darryl
Yes, you can setup PDC servers easily with Samba. It takes a bit more work though when you have to deal with domain accounts and access though [I stuck with flat /etc/passwd and smbpasswd files instead of using a (Kerberized) domain login since I only have 4 boxes].
-Garrett
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