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System Configuration
Joining a Windows Domain
To join a domain:
1. Type the following command to join the domain:
sudo net ads join -U Administrator -S windows domain controller name
The command will ask for a password.
2. Enter the password for the Administrator user on the Windows Active Directory server. The
following message displays if the password is accepted and the configuration files are correct:
Joined 'CLD' to realm 'active directory domain name'
Starting the Winbind Service
Complete the following at the command prompt to activate the winbind service, which enables
ContentDirector and Active Directory communication.
To start winbind:
1. Type the following to start the service:
sudo service winbind start
2. Then type the following so that the service starts each time the ContentDirectors start up:
sudo chkconfig winbind on
NOTE: SystemManager provides winbind status (running or not) on the ContentDirector Properties page.
See the Omneon SystemManager User Guide for details.
Verifying Communication with the Domain Controller
To verify communication:
1. After confirming that the winbind service is running, verify the connection and communication with
the Domain Controller by typing the following:
sudo wbinfo –u | less
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