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SADMS is a software that simplifies the process of adding a Linux host to an Active Directory Domain. With SADMS, Linux hosts can provide resources (shares) to domain hosts and act as domain servers. The software offloads authentication to the domain controllers, eliminating the need to add local user accounts for domain users.

Designed for administrators, SADMS takes care of the complicated task of configuring a Linux host as an Active Directory Domain, which involves modifying numerous arcane configuration files. The software, running on Samba 3, lets the Linux host operate as a domain member, though not an Active Directory controller. The host refers to controllers for user authentication, and no local accounts for Active Directory members are required.

SADMS communicates with Active Directory controllers through Kerberos and LDAP, rather than the NT LAN Manager protocols. Additionally, PAM can be configured to allow domain users to access local interactive sessions on the host, turning it into a workstation.

In summary, SADMS is a valuable tool for system administrators who need to integrate Linux hosts into an Active Directory Domain, without the hassle of configuring complicated settings or adding local user accounts.