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RDProgrammer · #1 2008-04-22, 13:50

Hi All

What suggestions would you have for a nix-based file server for a Windows Network. I need to get this thing set up with LDAP integration with the current system so users can be authenticated.

Thanks for any help/suggestions/pointers.

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Prometheum · #2 2008-04-22, 15:41

For the LDAP you'll probably be using Samba, which will run on just about anything. I'd recommend Gentoo GNU/Linux, Debian, or if you're willing to put in the effort, FreeBSD or OpenBSD.

Remember to use a faster filesystem than EXT3 for the drives that have files that will be accessed on them; I'd recommend XFS or ReiserFS. (that advice pertains to Linux only, BSD won't have problems with their default filesystem.)

toolow · #3 2008-04-26, 03:41

Doesn't matter unless you plan to implement advanced quota or reporting systems, and in that case FSRM in Server 2003 R2 might make your life easier. If it's just a file server, use whatever you're comfortable with and concern yourself more with particular implementation details. Like the guy above said, Samba will be what you use.