Hi, Paul VanGundy wrote: > All, > > Implementing LTSP into a Windows based environment can be done in such a way > that it is seemless and users notice little difference. I know that this > subject is about an open-source TS server for Windows, but why would you > need one when you can have LTSP clients authenticating against a Windows > ADS? In my organization we have a Windows Active Directory infrastructure. > One of the issues I was facing when pushing for Linux and open source > software was making it seemless and as easy to use as it's proprietary > counterparts. I was able to get both our Ubuntu 6.06 with LTSP 4.2 to > authenticate against our Windows 2003 ADS as well as our K12LTSP 4.4.2 box. > Now users can log in with the same usernames and passwords they use for the > Windows 2000/XP boxes. Authenticating is done against AD via kerberos and > winbind and things are running very smoothly. > > So to get to the point, I don't know why any would want an open source > version of TS on a Windows box when you can integrate K12LTSP or a > distribution of your choice with LTSP on in into an already existing Windows > infrastructure with ease.
just adding some info that might be handy when integrating: Some app's, like e. g. those using the MSJet database engine, may run into problems if you put the databases on a Linux file server. BR, Gudmund ------------------------------------------------------- All the advantages of Linux Managed Hosting--Without the Cost and Risk! Fully trained technicians. The highest number of Red Hat certifications in the hosting industry. Fanatical Support. Click to learn more http://sel.as-us.falkag.net/sel?cmd=lnk&kid=107521&bid=248729&dat=121642 _____________________________________________________________________ Ltsp-discuss mailing list. To un-subscribe, or change prefs, goto: https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/ltsp-discuss For additional LTSP help, try #ltsp channel on irc.freenode.net
