[Gllug] Linux as a Primary Domain Controller

[John Hearns]

> Can you tell me if it is possible to use Linux as a PDC for a windows
> network?
> I have a Linux box at home and a windows machine, I have to keep windows
> otherwise my wife will never let me buy any gadgets again, ever :-) ). I
> am
> considering buying a third machine for my children to use and would like
> to
> have centrally maintained account information, this machine would also
> have to
> be windows because of their school work. I already have personal windows
> folders cross mounted from the Linux home directories. Also can I tie this
> in
> with LDAP in any way, this is only because I want to play about with LDAP
> :-)
>
I'm out of touch with windows domains these days,
I have enough Linux boxes to play with
(currently being seranaded by 514 dual Opterons on full song).

Windows Active Directory is a flavour of LDAP, but with proprietary bits and
bobs added. I'm sure there's an expert on the GLLUG list who can tell us
exactly how they differ.

Learning about LDAP is good.

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