Target Audience for Samba4 as AD Domain Controller
The Samba4 as AD Domain Controller course is designed for IT professionals seeking to master Samba 4 functionalities within network environments.
- System Administrators who manage Windows or Linux network environments
- Network Engineers interested in alternative solutions to Microsoft AD
- IT Professionals responsible for setting up and maintaining AD services
- Linux Administrators looking to integrate Samba 4 into their infrastructure
- IT Support Technicians involved in AD migrations or upgrades
- Infrastructure Architects planning robust and scalable network solutions
- DevOps Engineers automating server provisioning and configuration
- Security Specialists ensuring directory services are secure and compliant
- Technical Consultants providing expert advice on network directory services
- Open Source Enthusiasts exploring cross-platform directory solutions
- Professionals working with legacy systems transitioning to modern infrastructures
Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this Samba4 as AD Domain Controller?
Introduction to Learning Outcomes
Gain practical skills in implementing Samba 4 as an Active Directory (AD) Domain Controller, managing AD services, upgrading from Samba 3, and configuring high availability solutions.
Learning Objectives and Outcomes
- Install and configure Samba 4 Server and its dependencies to set up a solid foundation for an AD Domain Controller.
- Provision Samba 4 as an AD Domain Controller, understanding key planning considerations and executing a successful setup.
- Manage Samba Active Directory Services including roles, authentication, authorization, Group Policies, trust relationships, and replication.
- Navigate the process of replacing a Microsoft Windows Active Directory Server with Samba 4, including data migration and system validations.
- Upgrade from Samba version 3 to 4, identifying critical points of consideration and deciding the best upgrade approach for Member Servers.
- Configure file and print services using Samba 4, understanding the SMB/CIFS protocol and integrating with CUPS for printer sharing.
- Extend the Active Directory schema using Samba 4, planning schema extensions, and validating changes to ensure functionality.
- Implement a highly available and scalable distributed file server using GlusterFS, CTDB, and Samba 4, including testing and validation.
- Utilize the Samba 4 Python scripting interface for automation and extended functionality, leveraging the power of Python bindings.
- Develop the ability to configure, manage, and troubleshoot Samba 4 in a production environment, ensuring interoperability with existing infrastructure.
