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How to configure Ubuntu Linux server as a Domain Controller with samba-tool

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Jack Wallen Tech Republic
Feb 2, 2017

With the help of Samba, it is possible to set up your Linux server as a Domain Controller. Before you get too excited, I’m not talking about an Active Directory Primary Domain Controller (PDC). On the other hand, it can act as a Windows NT4-style domain controller. One major advantage of this configuration is that it offers the ability to centralize user and machine credentials.
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