[Samba] How can I setup a Domain Controller and File Server on the same hardware

mj lists at merit.unu.edu
Sat Nov 5 19:26:57 UTC 2016


Hi John,

>> I understand from the wiki that I shouldn't have the domain controller also
>> be the file server.
>>
>> Is it possible to to setup the domain controller in a chroot and have the
>> file server run under regular root?
>>
>> Would it be better to setup a VM for the domain controller and have file
>> server run on the main OS or vice-versa?

Yes, we'd recommend: install a Virtual Machine on your fileserver host, 
and install a DC in that VM.

We have been doing that for years. Works perfectly, and the machines are 
completely seperated and much more independant than with chroots etc.

MJ




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