Yep, add to that the integrated authentication. I know Rick pointed out some authentication options, but if you have to analyze the move, consider the support and security implications when this is a) less secure (maybe) and harder to make work.
AD-Integrated makes more sense if you intend to keep AD. If you don't, then I don't see moving DNS as the first step in migration ;) -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of RM Sent: Tuesday, October 18, 2005 1:03 PM To: ActiveDir@mail.activedir.org Subject: Re: [ActiveDir] BIND on Linux On Tue, 18 Oct 2005 17:59:48 +0200, "Peter Jessop" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said: >The reason I am asking this question is that now it is the policy to >move to Open Source wherever possible. Thus HP-UX will move to Linux, >MS office will move to Open Office etc. Ahh, I see. Moving your DNS to a BIND implementation would comply with the letter of that policy but not the spirit. BIND will need a home and that could involve spinning up another couple of servers. Plus, the DC's where DNS is running now will continue to run as DC's. The end-result is server sprawl and you aren't doing a thing to get Microsoft outta your shop. The only way I'd switch to BIND is if I were going the Samba route with an eye toward getting rid of Active Directory entirely. If you're running AD, keep MSDNS. Sleep well at night. RM List info : http://www.activedir.org/List.aspx List FAQ : http://www.activedir.org/ListFAQ.aspx List archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/activedir%40mail.activedir.org/ List info : http://www.activedir.org/List.aspx List FAQ : http://www.activedir.org/ListFAQ.aspx List archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/activedir%40mail.activedir.org/
