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Implementing Samba 4
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Samba is a drop-in replacement for the heart of the thousands and thousands of networks that run on Microsoft Windows domain controllers. Now with a compatible Active Directory implementation, it will definitely put its name inside every datacenter that wants a cost reduction for the Open Source solutions, without losing the security, stability, and flexibility of any resilient solution.
Implementing Samba 4 starts off with installing dependencies and building the Samba 4 software, deploying it as an Active Directory Domain Controller, and enabling the reader to understand the different roles the software can play on the network. This book looks at the Samba 4 Server roles, and breaks down the mystery and confusion that surrounds each role.
This book will take you through some clear, practical, and complete examples that will help you to take advantage of the Samba 4 Server quickly and in a simple way.
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This book is an implementation tutorial covering step-by-step procedures, examples, and sample code, and has a practical approach to set up a Samba 4 Server as an Active Directory Domain Controller and also set up different Samba 4 server roles.
Who this book is for
This book is ideal for system administrators who are new to the Samba 4 software, and who are looking to get a good grounding in how to use Samba 4 to implement Active Directory Services.
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1. Installing the Samba 4 Server
Installing Debian 7.0 (Wheezy)
Installing and configuring Samba 4 Server's dependencies
Installing Samba 4 Server step by step
Basic validations of the Samba's installation
Summary
2. Provisioning Samba 4 as an AD Domain Controller
Highlighting the planning points for an AD service
Acquiring information for deploying an AD service
Availability, performance, and replication for the network service
Setting up Samba 4 as an AD Domain Controller
Validating the Samba 4 configuration
Summary
3. Managing the Samba Active Directory Server
Understanding the possible roles of the Samba 4 Server on the network
Implementing the AD authentication and authorization for GNU/Linux systems
Configuring the PAM and NSS libraries
Joining the Debian 7 GNU/Linux into our Active Directory Domain
Starting with the basic concepts for Group Policies on Samba 4
Allowing a user to create Group Policies
Allowing a user to link Group Policies to OUs
Creating a Group Policy
Trust relationships and replication with Samba 4
Summary
4. Replacing a Microsoft Windows Active Directory Server
Key points to consider before replacing an AD DC
Planning the replacement – tests and validations
Exporting directory entries
Comparing backup data against live data
Replacing the Active Directory Domain Controller
Replacement tests and validations
Summary
5. Upgrading from Samba Server Version 3
Distinguishing between Samba Versions 3 and 4
Key points for consideration before the upgrade
Establishing an upgrade plan
Creating tests and validations before the upgrade
Executing the Samba Server upgrade procedure
Stopping and disabling Samba and winbind daemons
Editing the Samba 4 configuration file
Configuring the reverse zone
Adding the profiles share to the configuration
Deciding the upgrade approach for Member Servers
Upgrading tests and validations for the PDC
Upgrading tests and validations for Member Servers
Summary
6. Printing and File Services
Introducing SMB/CIFS protocol versions and Samba 4
Introducing the Samba 4 file and print server daemons
Introducing Microsoft Windows print driver Versions 3 and 4
Configuring a printer on the Samba 4 Server host using CUPS
Sharing the printer on a Microsoft AD network using Samba
Introducing Microsoft Windows Point and Print Samba Server configuration
Sharing files using Samba 4
Summary
7. Extending the Active Directory Schema Using Samba 4
Planning an Active Directory schema extension
Exporting the current Active Directory schema configuration
Extending the Active Directory schema in practice
Extending the Active Directory schema
Testing and validating the Samba 4 Active Directory schema extension
Summary
8. Implementing a Highly Available Distributed File Server
Preparing the Debian GNU/Linux environment
Configuring GlusterFS for high availability and scalability
Integrating CTDB, GlusterFS, and the Samba 4 Server
Executing tests and validations on the highly available file server
Summary
9. The Samba 4 Python Scripting Interface
Open source development and collaborative work
Exploring and using the Python interface of the Samba 4 Server
Introducing Samba 4 Python bindings
Understanding the power of Python and the Samba 4 Server
Summary
A. References
Index
Implementing Samba 4
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Foreword
Shared, networked file and print services are the heart and blood of any office environment. They allow users of a network to store their files reliably, share them with each other, and bridge the gap between multiple places of work, multiple devices and tools, and multiple operating systems.
The latter aspect is key to a modern work environment: integrating the worlds of Unix/Linux and Mac OS X with the traditional Windows PC environment not only allows users of a "foreign" OS to collaborate in a Windows-dominated world, it also enables Windows environments to benefit from the power of Unix/Linux server environments with advanced networkin...
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