Implementing Samba 4

Implementing Samba 4

<b>Exploit the real power of Samba 4 Server by leveraging the benefits of an Active Directory Domain Controller</b><h2>About This Book</h2><ul><br /><li>Understand the different roles that Samba 4 Server can play on the network</li><br /><li>Implement Samba 4 as an Active Directory Domain Controller</li><br /><li>Step-by-step and practical approach to manage the Samba 4 Active Directory Domain Controller using Microsoft Windows standard tools</li><br /></ul><h2>Who This Book Is For</h2><p>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.</p><h2>What You Will Learn</h2><ul><br /><li>Identify and choose the right Samba 4 Server role</li><br /><li>Set up a Samba 4 Server as an Active Directory Domain Controller</li><br /><li>Utilize the Python scripting interface</li><br /><li>Understand the migration steps from Samba 3 to Samba 4</li><br /><li>Integrate GNU/Linux operating system authentication into the AD</li><br /><li>Implement file and print servers using Samba 4</li><br /><li>Understand the tasks and attention points when replacing a Microsoft Windows AD</li><br /></ul><h2>In Detail</h2><p>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.</p><br /><p>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.</p><br /><p>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.</p>