Webmin is handy, however something to look at for file server (Linux based) is openfiler. its got some things tailored to it that work very well as a file server. http://openfiler.com/ On Tue, Nov 10, 2009 at 7:37 PM, Sean Parsons wrote: > I did install webmin, and unfortunately I think where I got sidetracked. > It’s instructions fall short of the steps I need to join these boxes > together…… > > > > Sean Parsons > > > > From: plug-discuss-bounces@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us > [mailto:plug-discuss-bounces@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us] On Behalf Of JD > Austin > Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 7:39 PM > To: Main PLUG discussion list > Subject: Re: Samba/Ubuntu in a windows network OR How to break your network > in 3 easy steps.... > > > > Install webmin; it has a nice web interface to administer Samba. > > On Tue, Nov 10, 2009 at 7:13 PM, Sean Parsons > wrote: > > I am actively trying to join a server running Ubuntu server 9.04 to my > windows Ad domain as a Samba file server. I was directed to several how tos > and after many hours of trying to figure things out, my windows AD/Kerberos > faulted and my network went down, and yes I have backups….. I’ll get it > fixed, but I’d like to figure out what went wrong, and how something like > this could happen. > > > > My final goal is to replace all/most of my windows servers with Linux > equivalents, and although I’m competent in Windows, I am little better than > a newbie when it comes to Linux. I’ve reached the stage where I can really > break something if I try.. J > > > > I would appreciate an opportunity to discuss my situation with someone who > has experience and can possibly identify what steps I need and what I should > avoid in the future….. > > > > Thanks > > > > Sean Parsons > > > > --------------------------------------------------- > PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: > http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss > > > > --------------------------------------------------- > PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: > http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss > -- A mouse trap, placed on top of your alarm clock, will prevent you from rolling over and going back to sleep after you hit the snooze button. Stephen --------------------------------------------------- PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss