On Monday 23 May 2005 13:01, Paul Gienger wrote: > >i was trying to set up a samba PDC for my small network with WindowsXP > >and Linux clients, and when i think everything is ready, XP clients > >complained about a missing DNS SRV record for something like > >_ldap_tcp.xxx.xxx, so i added that DNS record to my DNS.. and another > >error appeared: the query was successful and a SRV record was found, > >and it points to the Samba PDC, but it also says there was an error > >and that two things might be happening: > > Normally you don't need the _ dns entries (there's a few different ones > besides _ldap) in a Samba setup, they are used by AD to locate servers > and such. Where are these errors coming? Event log, pop up windows, > etc.? This sounds a lot like the errors you would see when you are > setting up an AD server. > > -- > Paul Gienger Office: 701-281-1884 > Applied Engineering Inc. > Systems Architect Fax: 701-281-1322 > URL: www.ae-solutions.com mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
The error messages were caused by the fact that the domain name given is a fully qualified internet domain name, not the workgroup (NT4 domain) name. NT4 domain names are max 15 characters long. The windows clients are assuming that because the domain name is a DNS name, that the Samba server should be an ADS DC. That is why it is making the DNS lookups for the _ldap... etc. DNS entries. The correct advice to anyone who uses such workgroup names is: Read the documentation please - use only short (1-15 character) domain/workgroup names. The book "Samba-3 by Example" demonstrates how to deploy comprehensive Samba-based networks". This is what is known as the Samba-Guide on the Samba Web sites. The book "The Official Samba-3 HOWTO and Reference Guide" is the mechanic's repair guide, and provides detailed information regarding the inner workings of Samba. Chapter 9 "Network Browsing" provides background info that should help clarify the problem that was reported. - John T. -- To unsubscribe from this list go to the following URL and read the instructions: https://lists.samba.org/mailman/listinfo/samba
