[Likewise-open-discuss] RFC2307 idmap - howto ?

[Marcello de Sousa]

So if I understand correctly there is (or will be) a way of using  the 
enterprise plugin together with LW Open.
In other words, what I really would like to know is if there is a practical 
example on how to use LW Open WITHOUT the hashing UID mechanism,
but use central UID/GID management instead via windows/AD tools. If so, how 
exactly?

If this is not possible now, are there any plans to support this in the 
future ?

Thanks a lot!
Gr,
Marcello


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> [mailto:likewise-open-discuss-bounces at lists.likewisesoftware.com] On
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> Of Gerald (Jerry) Carter
> Sent: woensdag 23 april 2008 0:08
> To: Brent Clements
> Cc: likewise-open-discuss at lists.likewisesoftware.com
> Subject: Re: [Likewise-open-discuss] RFC2307 idmap - howto ?
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> Brent Clements wrote:
> > Jerry,
> >
> > For learning purposes, can you describe what each
> > idmap plugin is used for and the differences between
> > each?
>
> Sure.  The lwopen plugin uses a local hashing mechanism
> to map the SID to a uid or gid.  This means all installations
> are consistent but not data is stored in AD.  Quick setup
> and you are off and running.
>
> The Enterprise plugin (also included in the Likewise Open
> code base) has the knowledge of the Likewise Cells and
> Forest  settings.  All data (uid, gid, home directory,
> etc..) is stored in AD and retrieved from there.
>
> It's mostly a difference of flexibility in defining the
> uid/gid and account gets and central management of that
> data.
>
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>
> cheers, jerry
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