Some might disagree with me here, but I don't think there is a really good linux/UNIX alternative for SBS (mainly AD and Exchange), I've used samba + openldap for domain controllers for several clients and it does a great job for central authentication / file shares and permissions, but not having really group policy management can be a major issue, and I've tried a few exchange alternatives, my favorites have been Insight from a company called Bynari, and Scalix both have good outlook plugins, which is a huge deal for some users, and I've heard good things about Zimbra if your not interested in using outlook, but both these can cost $ and maintain seperate accounts from the AD or openldap user database. If you're looking for some tips or help setting something like I described up and can live with their limitations I'd be happy to tell you more and share some config files. On 01/29/10 11:25, sean@theparsonsfamily.com wrote: > I know I am absolutely not interested in muddying the waters by trying > this with virtualized systems, maybe after I can actually get them to > work..... I posted previously that I have dedicated hardware to use. > > You are also describing a combined network and I have already abandoned > that idea, so putting another windows server together is not going to be > what I'm looking for. As far as I can tell Linux doesn't have an AD > equivalent except Samba 4 which isn't out yet.... Samba 3.x destroyed 2 > domain controllers trying to join it..... Not going to try that again > anytime soon.... > > > Sean Parsons > >> I know that personally if you have just a desktop i would start with 3 >> virtual machines. >> >> AD server (windows) Linux server for new AD and then A client workstation >> >> Virtualbox comes to mind as a nice portable interface for this. and it >> is cross platform. >> >> issue with that is you will need about 4gb of ram to function on this >> or there about. >> >> On Fri, Jan 29, 2010 at 9:58 AM, wrote: >> >>> Ok, How would I build this sandbox as a list discussion? >>> >>> Sean Parsons >>> >>> >>>> I personally agree that this would be great on list discussion. >>>> >>>> even if it is using Linux to support a MS platform, it still would be >>>> educational for me at least. >>>> >>>> On Fri, Jan 29, 2010 at 8:16 AM, wrote: >>>> >>>>> Craig, >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> ---- >>>>>> Wouldn't it be more useful and instructive to keep your questions on >>>>>> list? You would benefit from a greater availability of opinions too. >>>>>> >>>>>> Also, it seems a bit unfair to want private advising and deprive the >>>>>> list of the knowledge that is gathered by solving problems which I >>>>>> would >>>>>> gather would be rather typical for many offices/businesses. >>>>>> >>>>>> There is no need to make changes to an AD environment to add Linux >>>>>> servers and/or workstations. >>>>>> >>>>>> Craig >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> This message has been scanned for viruses and >>>>>> dangerous content by MailScanner, and is >>>>>> believed to be clean. >>>>>> >>>>>> --------------------------------------------------- >>>>>> 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 >>>> >>>> >>> --------------------------------------------------- >>> 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 >> >> > --------------------------------------------------- > 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