CrossNodes: Build A Primary Domain Controller With Samba, Part 2

"Today we leap right into smb.conf and configure our Samba primary domain controller. Remember- There Can Be Only One. Do not use this if there is already a PDC on your network.

"It may help to print and annotate smb.conf. Be sure to make a backup copy before changing anything. Samba's man pages are exceptionally useful, start with man samba and man smb.conf. Some comments below are abbreviated, see smb.conf for the full text. A complete list of global parameters is in man smb.conf. You can't just invent them- must use the official Samba parameters..."

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