Jennifer, The first solution that was presented to you by Tom [AD4Unix] is a solution that we've implemented in the past. It uses the schema extensions from SFU, and it's a fairly easy to manage and easy to install solution. Not lots of bells and whistles, and does require that all of your systems are a part of NIS - which can be arbitrarilly defined. IOW, it doesn't have to be an official and stringent NIS, just something for AD to know who is and who isn't playing in your ballpark.
As to SFU 3.5, I believe that Rod Trent or Jackson suggested it, and you can certainly use it to great advantage as well. The VAS solution is a fantastic product, but many folks are put off by the cost. It all depends on how 'seamless' you want the solution, obviously offset by the 'pocket book' factor. Good luck! Rick Kingslan Microsoft MVP - Active Directory > > From: "Jennifer Fountain" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2004/02/06 Fri PM 05:11:49 EST > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: RE: [ActiveDir] Integrate Linux with AD > > > > > Hot off the press. > > > > Solution Guide for Windows Security and Directory Services > > for UNIX Using Active Directory and Kerberos for > > authentication and identity store in a heterogeneous UNIX and > > Windows IT environment. > > > > http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=144F7 > > B82-65CF-4105- > > B60C-44515299797D&displaylang=en > > > > Could I use Services for Unix? Would that work instead of buying VAS? > > Jennifer > List info : http://www.activedir.org/mail_list.htm > List FAQ : http://www.activedir.org/list_faq.htm > List archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/activedir%40mail.activedir.org/ > List info : http://www.activedir.org/mail_list.htm List FAQ : http://www.activedir.org/list_faq.htm List archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/activedir%40mail.activedir.org/
