This software is a drop-in replacement for PDC, providing easy and seamless transition without the need for additional installation or configuration.
This software review is for a Samba-based Windows PDC (Primary Domain Controller) server, which does not include Windows. The server is configured to support netlogon, network attached storage for domain users, roaming profiles, and PnP printing services, including an example PDF printing service.
The TurnKey Domain Controller Live CD appliance includes all the standard features found in TurnKey Core, with additional built-in functionality that includes SSL support out of the box, a TurnKey web control panel for convenience, and regenerated all secrets for added security during installation or firstboot.
In addition to these features, the software comes with Webmin modules for configuring Samba, includes a flip to convert text file endings between UNIX and DOS formats, and preconfigured options for the domain, netbios name, an already-created administrator account, and various user groups. The software also sets appropriate permissions for domain admins and users, and has configured samba user accounts to synchronize with UNIX user accounts.
Additional features include limited domain login to Domain Users and Domain Admins, logon/home drive mapped to H:, synchronized time at login, and default permissions set to owner full permissions. Additionally, the program has configured roaming profiles, public storage mapped to S:, Point-and-Print (PnP), and a PDF printer that drops printed documents to $HOME/PDF.
Finally, the solution also includes a custom samba-config script, allowing users to change the domain and set administrator passwords, which has already been included as part of the installation. Default credentials include usernames root for Webmin, Webshell, SSH, MySQL, and administrator with the password turnkey for Samba.
Overall, the software is very powerful, with a user-friendly web interface for configuring Samba and printing services that is sure to appeal to both novice users and experienced IT professionals. The preconfigured options and permissions make it simple to configure a Windows-like environment, while the added functionality provides more flexibility and security. Highly recommended.
The TurnKey Domain Controller Live CD appliance includes all the standard features found in TurnKey Core, with additional built-in functionality that includes SSL support out of the box, a TurnKey web control panel for convenience, and regenerated all secrets for added security during installation or firstboot.
In addition to these features, the software comes with Webmin modules for configuring Samba, includes a flip to convert text file endings between UNIX and DOS formats, and preconfigured options for the domain, netbios name, an already-created administrator account, and various user groups. The software also sets appropriate permissions for domain admins and users, and has configured samba user accounts to synchronize with UNIX user accounts.
Additional features include limited domain login to Domain Users and Domain Admins, logon/home drive mapped to H:, synchronized time at login, and default permissions set to owner full permissions. Additionally, the program has configured roaming profiles, public storage mapped to S:, Point-and-Print (PnP), and a PDF printer that drops printed documents to $HOME/PDF.
Finally, the solution also includes a custom samba-config script, allowing users to change the domain and set administrator passwords, which has already been included as part of the installation. Default credentials include usernames root for Webmin, Webshell, SSH, MySQL, and administrator with the password turnkey for Samba.
Overall, the software is very powerful, with a user-friendly web interface for configuring Samba and printing services that is sure to appeal to both novice users and experienced IT professionals. The preconfigured options and permissions make it simple to configure a Windows-like environment, while the added functionality provides more flexibility and security. Highly recommended.
What's New
Version 2009-10-hardy-x86: N/A