Re: Computer account (Linux+Samba as PDC)

From: rlittle at graphikdimensions dot com ("Bob)
Date: 10/30/04 

Date: Sat, 30 Oct 2004 11:31:43 -0400

Dmitry Davletbaev wrote:
> Hi!
>
> I'm configuring Samba to act as PDC for Windows XP clients. Samba must
> store user and computer accounts for client. Is computer name case
> sensitive? For instance, is Machine_Name$ same as MACHINE_NAME$ ?
>
> The issue is that when I configure client (Control Panel -> System ->
> Computer Name, change 'Workgroup' to 'Domain') all is OK, but when reboot
> system and enter user name and password, I get message that domain
> controller isn't found or there is no computer account in it.
>
> Thanks for help.
>
> Dmitry Davletbaev.
>
Is this XP Pro or XP Home? I am not too sure, but I think XP Home won't
be able to connect. I will defer to others more Windows savvy for that.

I know that for Windows XP Pro, there is a registry setting that must be
changed. It has to do with RequiresSignOrSeal.

Here is a page that discusses it:
http://www.wlug.org.nz/RequireSignOrSeal

On the Samba end, you must have DOMAIN LOGONS set to YES.

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