[Samba] Request to update slapd.conf and OpenLDAP info for Samba-Guide/happy.html

[Tony Earnshaw]

RNuno:

[...]

>>> The appendix information I added to "Samba-3 by Example" was put
>>> there so that the information would not be lost. and so that others
>>> could use it to expand the technique to suit more complex
>>> environments.
>>>
>>> Unfortunately, the complexity barriers of Samba plus LDAP is proving
>>> a lot more than some sites are willing to endure. The discussions we
>>> have had on this mailing list regarding LDAP configuration problems as
>>> well as the importance of getting the UID=0 situation right are of
>>> benefit to many and a turn-off to a few people also. In many ways, for
>>> us and for them, it is probably better that they get turned off
>>> sooner, rather than create something that might be more negative later
>>> on. For those of us who have found the right solution Samba is
>>> liberating.
>>>
>>>
>>
>> John,
>>
>>
>> There's  a comparatively new mailing list for people who need to
>> discuss the interoperability between (especially Open)LDAP and other
>> products, a subject that's OT on the OpenLDAP list. A number of clued-up
>> and helpful people (who don't all share my views :) subscribe, who don't
>> subscribe to this list; I've written to the list master to see if he's
>> mind if Samba people subscribe for discussion of LDAP-specific Samba
>> questions.
>>
>> Typical topics might be:
>>
>>
>> Which OpenLDAP version to use
>> How to configure it best for Samba
>> How to configure BDB
>> DSE/DIT architecture
>> SSL/TLS configuration
>> ACL design
>> Security
>> Sources of information on the web, FAQs.
>>
>>
>> We'll see if we're welcome there.

[...]

> Whitch list is it?

http://lists.fini.net/mailman/listinfo/ldap-interop

We are welcome there :)

--Tonni

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