This is actually a common configuration scenario, but at times it can be a pain to get going completely.  One of the keys is to make sure the system is understanding AD usernames like in step 2.1 (testing) in this guide:

http://developer.novell.com/wiki/index.php/HOWTO:_Configure_Ubuntu_for_Active_Directory_Authentication

If it's working, you can add the appropriate information in /etc/sudoers to allow access to local system admin resources.  If not, check the guide for anything you may have missed configuration-wise.



Stephen wrote: 
in case any of you are interested in following this, it appears that
nothing quite like this has been tried yet

I'm so contrary :-)

http://www.likewisesoftware.com/community/index.php/forums/viewthread/80/

On Sun, Nov 30, 2008 at 5:52 PM, Stephen <cryptworks@gmail.com> wrote:
  
your about as on base as i am. so that's fine. I was just wondering if
anyone has had any dealing with Ad integration.

On Sun, Nov 30, 2008 at 1:20 PM, Bob Elzer <bob.elzer@gmail.com> wrote:
    
I'm not sure, because I haven't tried likewise, but looking at their web
page I don't see anything about letting AD users control your linux machine.

It talks about letting you access AD in every way, which I think it has done
that.

But I don't think it lets AD access your linux.

I might suggest you post this question to the likewise forum.

If I'm way off base, Just ignore me.


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[mailto:plug-discuss-bounces@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us] On Behalf Of Stephen
Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2008 9:05 AM
To: plug-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us
Subject: Ubuntu 8.10 and AD users

I am part of an It team at work, and when i lost the vista install on my
machine i decided to see how well i could run Linux as my desktop in that
environment, with a great thumbs up from my boss which is even better, as he
wants to see how it works out.

I can join the domain now and log in with AD users but i cannot give them
any permissions other than that of a regular user, not can i add them to a
my sudoers list which is odd.

I am using a new method for AD membership (being likewise-open) than a
normal samba configuration which i think is part of my oddity.

Has anyone here used likewise-open at all? or any suggestions on how to
bring in the AD user list so that i can better integrate with my network?

Thanks for your time!

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