[Samba] Security ADS and clearcase

[Schreiber, Martin]

Hello @List,
 
We have a pretty complex problem;
 
In our company AD is the one and only directory service, all other "clients" need to follow the given settings and guidelines. We are connected via security ADS , but every patch session on the PDC `s is a nightmare , does it still work or not. So we think about alternatives to the existent situation, pls note , we do not have any influence on AD settings. Only security ads is allowed , due to security guidelines from HQ.
Now my question, is there a way to bypass this situation, we thought about an ldap gateway, or install an "standalone" PDC in a dummy domain ,which sources the AD for passwd and group settings , because we need a seamless mounting of samba shares in order to provide our clearcase vobs to the XP clients.
 
Maybe someone is in a similar situation and can shre his (here) knowledge to the community.
 
Thanks in advance    Martin  Schreiber
 
 

      Martin Schreiber

      Siemens IT Solutions and Services GmbH

      Gudrunstrasse 11 
      A-1101 Wien 
           Tel: +43(0)51707 47565
      Fax: +43(0) 51707 57560            
         
      martin.a.schreiber at siemens.com 
      http://www.siemens.at/it-solutions

Siemens IT Solutions and Services GmbH, DVR 1009192, FN 180547k, Handelsgericht Wien, Firmensitz Wien

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