[NTLUG:Discuss] Linux as PDC

[Greg Edwards]

Bryan Wangler wrote:
> I need a great tutorial on how to setup my fedora 15 box as a Primary
> domain controller for my roommate and I.
>
> Could also use some guidance on Pros and Cons of this and maybe some
> cautions if there are any and some wise advice if going to this route.
>
> We will use the linux box with windows clients on it the network.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Bryan
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Bryan,

To get you started you'll want to setup Bind for your DNS.  If you want 
inbound traffic (i.e. mail or web server) I'd suggest a static IP.  You 
can do inbound with dynamic IP, but it's a mini nightmare.  You can 
setup bind to manage your internal network without broadcasting to the net.

You'll want to setup a firewall, my recommendation is to use Shorewall.

Setup a DHCP server on the Linux box.

Now this will depend on what client access you want to provide to 
windows.  If all you want is connectivity your done.  If you want the MS 
clients to be able to use the Linux server for password management or 
allow file access you'll need to setup Samba.

Webmin is a fairly good GUI for managing these tools if you don't want 
to learn manual configuration.

This should keep you busy for awhile ;)

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Greg Edwards
http://edwards.nas-inet.com