Setting up a Samba PDC with an OpenLDAP backend on SuSE
Tutorial Description - Setting up a Samba PDC with an OpenLDAP backend on SuSE
This tutorial takes a step by step look at setting up a Samba Primary Domain Controller with an OpenLDAP backend on SuSE 9/10. The end result is a fully operational Windows domain that is reliable capable of growing to support hundreds of users. Also covered is the setting up of active virus scanning with ClamAV.
SuSE/OpenLDAP/Samba Howto
Tuesday, 13 September 2005
Article Index
SuSE/OpenLDAP/Samba Howto
Configuring OpenLDAP
Using OpenLDAP with Samba
Setting up phpLDAPAdmin
Configuring PAM to use LDAP
Configuring Samba
Preparing the Domain
Joining the Domain
Virus Scanning with Samba
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This tutorial assumes you are familar with basic Linux and Windows concepts and are comfortable using SuSE Linux 9 (Professional or Enterprize). SuSE 9.2 Professional was used during the production of this guide but for most part the commands, software and general concepts should be applicable on any current version of SuSE (or OpenSUSE).
To ease configuration it is very helpful to do most things from another desktop so that you can use really useful utilities like graphical Internet browsers and copy/paste tools.