Re: [Unattended] Network Boot - SMB Signing is Mandatory

[Shane Curtis]

Adam B wrote: I am currently trying your unattended install and have almost completed the network boot process. I have managed to tweak the username/password/share using the append in the pxelinux.cfg\default However, when it gets to mapping the Z drive I get an “SMB Signing is Mandatory  and we have disabled it” error. It’s trying to connect to a Windows 2003 server. Any ideas? As I’ve exhausted my searches on google, and most unix forums are to UNIXY for me to understand. Many thanks Hi Adam, I ran into this too. The settings in Group Policy that I needed to change were: Windows Settings / Security Settings / Local Policies / Security Options   * Microsoft Network Server: Digitally sign communications (always)   * Microsoft Network Server: Digitally sign communications (if client agrees) If either of these were enabled on the networks I admin, Unattended 4.6 was unable to connect via SMB, and could only connect via CIFS if the server's fully qualified domain name (server.example.com.au) was provided rather than simply its hostname (server). Setting both to disabled allowed Unattended 4.6 to connect via SMB normally. Note that disabling these may be a security issue, depending on your situation (if your workplace is the typical kind where people keep their passwords on notes stuck to their monitor, I doubt it). Of course, an un-modified Unattended 4.6 installation stores (at least temporarily) the install share, domain joining and local administrator passwords in plaintext on the target machine, so... Shane Curtis. -- Tech Support (mobile 0439415181 // email [EMAIL PROTECTED]) Walkervale, Burnett Heads, Gin Gin, Woongarra, Alloway State Schools. This message (including attachments) is intended for the addressee(s) named above. It may be confidential, privileged and/or subject to copyright. If received in error, please delete it and notify the sender. If you wish to forward this message, you should obtain permission first. This signature does not constitute agreement to any contract. Unless explicitly attributed, the opinions expressed in this message do not necessarily represent the official position or opinions of the State of Queensland or the Queensland Department of Education.