Samba/Ubuntu in a windows network OR How to break your network in 3 easy steps....

[Eric Shubert]

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

I think I can help you out Sean. Feel free to contact me off list.

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-Eric 'shubes'