[Samba] Add linux group to windows AD group

[Rowland Penny]

On Sat, 19 Jan 2019 20:22:36 +0100
Mark Amundsen via samba <samba at lists.samba.org> wrote:

> Hello
>  
> I have a fileserver running samba 4.9.4 that is a member in an AD.
> The backup tool I am using is running as a linux user that is a
> member of linux group 'disk'. I'd like to add the group disk to a
> windows AD group 'backup' which have read access to the share. I am
> thinking that it is easier to manage the share from one point and
> that being the windows tool. I have only found a way to do the
> opposite. Is it possible or is my approach wrong? If so, how should I
> do it? -Mark-
> 

A 'local' Linux is just that, a local user, it is not a part of AD, so
it cannot be used in AD, the same goes for groups.

You could create the user in AD and then make this user a Linux user as
well, but you will have to delete the local Linux user.

You should then be able to add you AD Linux user to the local Linux
group.

Rowland