[Samba] What project should I use ?

Simo Sorce simo.sorce at xsec.it
Thu Dec 12 00:02:01 GMT 2002 

Forget it!
It's not a real exchange replacement, just a bounce of free software
tied together and a few script/windows programs to migrate out profiles
no MAPI support afaik

Simo.

On Wed, 2002-12-11 at 23:43, Sykora, Dale wrote:
> Kevin/Seth,
> 	You might want to look at Suse Openexchange Server.  I haven't used it, but it looks like it was designed to replace MS Exchange.
> http://www.suse.com/us/business/products/suse_business/openexchange/index.html
> 
> Dale
> 
> 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Collins, Kevin [mailto:KCollins at nesbittengineering.com]
> > Sent: Wednesday, December 11, 2002 4:32 PM
> > To: 'Seth Hollen'; 'Intrepid One'; samba at lists.samba.org
> > Subject: RE: [Samba] What project should I use ?
> > 
> > 
> > Seth:
> > 
> > HP sold openmail to Samsung.  It's called Samsung Contact 
> > now.  Here's a
> > link:  http://www.samsungcontact.com/en/ Been looking at it 
> > for a couple of
> > months now - I'm contemplating an Exchange replacement and 
> > this might the
> > one.
> > 
> > Intrepid:
> > 
> > My $0.02 worth on the SAMBA issue, I'd look to OpenLDAP and 
> > SAMBA as being
> > the central authentication process.  Never actually done it, 
> > but I've been
> > pondering it as well.  There's a good article in this month's 
> > Linux Journal
> > about OpenLDAP.  You might want to pick up a copy of it.  (I 
> > tried finding
> > it online, but they didn't post it.)
> > 
> > Hope this helps.
> > 
> > Kevin
> > 
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Seth Hollen [mailto:seth at hollen.org]
> > > Sent: Wednesday, December 11, 2002 5:14 PM
> > > To: 'Intrepid One'; samba at lists.samba.org
> > > Subject: RE: [Samba] What project should I use ?
> > > 
> > > 
> > >  
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> > > Only commenting on the exchange server replacement. I heard 
> > > bynari is in financial trounble. Someone recently reccomended 
> > > HP openmail, actually HP sold it to someone a few years ago. 
> > > I think samsung? I may be wrong.
> > > 
> > > Seth
> > > 
> > > - -----Original Message-----
> > > From: samba-admin at lists.samba.org 
> > > [mailto:samba-admin at lists.samba.org] On Behalf Of Intrepid One
> > > Sent: Wednesday, December 11, 2002 3:45 PM
> > > To: samba at lists.samba.org
> > > Subject: [Samba] What project should I use ?
> > > 
> > > 
> > > I am going to list my current plans for rebuilding a Law 
> > > Firm's network.  I hope that someone will be able to tell me 
> > > which project (samba or samba-tng) would be a better choice, 
> > > or if staying with MS is the only choice.  If my plan could 
> > > be changed for the better, input would be greatly appreciated:
> > > 
> > > A lot of this information is useless for my questions, but I 
> > > am throwing it in anyway.
> > > 
> > > - --------
> > > CURRENT SETUP (to be replaced/updated)
> > > 1 Server (Proliant 1600: P2-450 (single), RAID5 SCSI storage)
> > >   *MS Win2000 Server
> > >   *File and Print Services (file size ranges from 1kb to 
> > > several 100mb).  Currently around 10gb in shared files.
> > >   *MS Exchange 5.5 Server (Public Store 2.5GB; Private Store 
> > > 3.0GB). 50 Desktop Users (Compaq Deskpro's w/ P2-300 up to 
> > > Compaq Evo P4's.  DeskPro P2-450 is the most common)
> > >   *MS Win98-WinXP
> > >   *WordPerfect 8
> > >   *MS Office 97-2000
> > >   *MS Outlook (running with Exchange in Corporate Mode)
> > >   *Several Database Applications
> > > 10 Laptop Users
> > >   *WinME-XP
> > >   *WordPerfect 8
> > >   *MS Office97-2000
> > >   *MS Outlook (running with Exchange in Corporate Mode & 
> > > Offline Folders)
> > >   *Offline Files or Briefcase to keep files on laptop and 
> > > backed up on server
> > >   *Several Database Applications
> > > Network Hardware:
> > >   *HUBS (evil slow junky hubs, to be replaced of course).
> > >   *ISDN (I know... what the heck were they thinking? ISDN? 60 
> > > users and an overloaded Exchange Server). (Also soon to be 
> > > replaced with sDSL or T1).
> > > - --------
> > > PLANNED REPLACEMENT (I will focus more on things relating to 
> > > SAMBA, and some holes will be left as I don't know exactly 
> > > how to do some things with SAMBA yet, or at least I don't 
> > > know the best route.)
> > > 
> > > *ALL Clients will be moved to MS Win2000 (wanted to go with 
> > > OpenSource Software all around but that is not a viable 
> > > solution for a law office at this time)
> > > 
> > > Main File/Authentication Server (Microsoft would call it a PDC)
> > >   *Linux or *BSD for OS (probably RedHat Linux as they offer 
> > > the most corporate support).
> > >   *Nice powerful system with RAID5 storage, redundant parts, 
> > > blah blah. Still won't need to be as expensive as a new 
> > > Win2000 Server.
> > >   *Will handle authentication either through UN*X password 
> > > system w/ SAMBA duplicating that(passwords could be pushed to 
> > > the other servers) or thru' a pam or ldap design.
> > > 
> > > Backup File/Authentication Server
> > >   *Automated (through scripting) backup of main file server.
> > >   *Backup Tape System (probably an Ultrium drive).
> > >   *Backup as many services as possible for Main Server.
> > > 
> > > Test Server
> > >   *Name says it all. Used to test experimental projects/code.
> > > 
> > > Mail Server
> > >   *Here is where things get more complicated.  I am not 
> > > asking the SAMBA team for total help here as mail services 
> > > are not in SAMBA's view.  I will be keeping the Exchange 5.5 
> > > Server or replacing it with Bynari InsightServer (unless 
> > > someone knows a better product).  I MUST have a single login.
> > >   *After connecting to the Main Server they should not have 
> > > to put in another password (for email or backup files).
> > >   *Exchange uses a directory system (not very compliant but 
> > > it exist) and most alternatives use LDAP.  Therefore I will 
> > > have to use OpenLDAP at some point in the authentication scheme.
> > > 
> > > That long (hope I don't get made into a troll) email leads up 
> > > to a few questions. Samba or Samba-TNG or stay with 
> > > Micro*leech*soft? What is the best route for a single 
> > > authentication across multiple UN*X servers? Any other 
> > > experiences with moving an office with my structure to all 
> > > OSS (Open-Source Software) in the server room.
> > > 
> > > Major Concerns:
> > > Single Authentication
> > > Seamless Change from users point of view.
> > > 
> > > Thank You
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