How do I authenticate Samba with Active Directory?

How do I authenticate against Active Directory Using SAMBA/…

1. Configure smb.conf.
2. Configure krb5.conf.
3. Configure Authentication Method.
4. Test The Connectivity to Windows Active Directory Server.
5. Verify Authentication.
6. Configuring Userportal Authentication Method.

How do I configure Active Directory authentication?

Add an Active Directory Authentication Domain and Server

1. Select Authentication > Servers > Active Directory.
2. Click Add. The Active Directory wizard appears.
3. Click Next. The Domain Name page appears.
4. In the Domain Name text box, specify the name of the Active Directory domain.

What is realm Samba?

The realm is the computer’s Active Directory domain. If the machine password option is not added to the smb. conf and set to 0, Samba will change the machine account password without notifying the AD Bridge authentication service, leaving AD Bridge unable to connect to the domain.

What is Samba 4 Active Directory?

Samba can operate as a standalone file and print server for Windows and Linux clients through the SMB/CIFS protocol suite or can act as an Active Directory Domain Controller or joined into a Realm as a Domain Member. The highest AD DC domain and forest level that currently Samba4 can emulate is Windows 2008 R2.

What is the alternative to Active Directory?

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What is an Active Directory domain controller?

A domain controller is a server that responds to authentication requests and verifies users on computer networks. The domain controller (DC) is the box that holds the keys to the kingdom- Active Directory (AD).