Integration with Active Directory Jeremy Allison Samba Team

Why must we use an Active Directory Server ?•Windows clients don't use only the standard protocols to achievelogon services.•Mandatory “extra” features (like the modified Kerberos ticket andother details) are tied into the Active Directory implementation toenforce vendor lock­in.•The practical result of this is that if you want to use Windowsclients and servers and obtain all the functionality you paid forthen you must use a Windows Active Directory server.•IT Staff who recommend an Active Directory roll out withoutmaking management aware of this commitment going forwardare misleading their executive staff.