OK, so I have my web/mail/webmail server running RedHat9.0 (will be switching to mandrake in two weeks), fileserv/database is sitting on RedHat7.1 (haven't touched the system for a year). All clients are Win98 with MSOffice/MSAccess. My plan is to move all workstation to Mandrake9.1 with OpenOffice and MSAccess running via CrossoverOffice(Wine). All workstations will be identical in setup, so I can just do one image and copy it on all the drives.
Here is what I want to achieve: 1. When wokrstations power up, they get an IP address from DHCP. DHCP only gives you and IP if your MAC address matches the mac assigned to you together with IP on the DHCP (already have this working). I would like the users to see Initlevel 5, so they have graphic log-on 2. I want the inside server (fileserv/database server) to hold all authentication (the simpler process, the better),common folders (and serve them via something native, would NFS do?, where can I get a HOW-TO?). All employees use same folders. Can this all be done from the moment user logs in? 3. Key is, as much automation and as little time as possible for administration I have been working on the mixed environment and I think it is time to put in some more authentication and also stop using Windows, so we are all more motivated to adapt Linux software in the office. Thanks in advance for all of your advice! Apollo ------------------------------------------------- Visit CARMEL MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT website http://carmelme.com
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