[Samba] Why winbind on a Samba Server?

[Joris De Pooter]

Jim C. a écrit :
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> Is there any good reason to run Winbind on an Samba LDAP PDC?
> I've never used winbind before and I'm wondering if there is a reason I
> should consider learning. I suppose one would be better server debugging.
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> Jim C.
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I use winbind on a domain member server. It provides me an easy 
way to gain access to NT users and groups as if they were unix 
users and groups.

But on a Samba PDC, I don't see why you would use it.


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Joris De Pooter