[Samba] Fwd: Re: Can't join AD (Fabio Fantoni)

[contactdarin at posteo.net]

Hello Fabio,

The problem is that Samba does not support the joining of a newer
Windows server. It has a functional level of 2008_R2 which in my
experience is to low for Windows Server 2022 to support as a domain
controller. Furthermore, I would advise against having a mix of Windows
Servers DC's and Samba DC's as you might encounter issues. What is your
use case and is this production critical?

I was able to join a Windows server 2022 to a Samba domain by bumping up
the functional level. Samba has support for higher functional levels as
of 4.19 but they are very much a work in progress and should not be used
in a production environment. I have a guide here:

https://lemmy.sdf.org/post/16554156 [1]

Keep in mind that there will be dragons. Samba should only be used at a
2008_R2 functional level in production.

Good luck,

Darin

> I can't find the mistake causing the problem ... maybe you do.
> A Windows 2022 Server can't join the AD.