[Samba] Using Samba 3.0.0 with NIS+

[Gerald (Jerry) Carter]

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wlwalker at datasync.com wrote:
| Is NIS+ still a valid option for Samba authentication in 3.0?  In
| some of the 2001 mailing lists:
....
| I am working on migrating to OpenLDAP, but I need something in
| place in the meantime.  Sending passwords in the clear is an
| option, but we prefer not to rely on the NT domain for reliability
| and security is a big factor in authenicating off the NT side.

only the NIS+ passdb module was removed.  Clear text
authenticiation will still function.



cheers, jerry
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