Hello, I seem to have a case not covered in the documentation (or not obvious to me where the correct documentation is). I have a fully functional AD structure, it's at least at the 2008 level. I have a NEW need to add Ubuntu Linux clients. I would LOVE to use AD credentials for access control to these clients. Several Questions: 1) Are the "Services for Unix" in 2008 R2 intended for migrated (legacy) Unix/Linux installations or can they be used for new deployments? The documentation for NIS implies migration only; no native installation seems to be addressed: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc755243.aspx 2) How would you go about adding Linux workstation clients in such an environment? - would you authenticate directly to the AD infrastructure and forego an NIS intermediary? - how would you mount home directories? NFS? SMB? - can this be done using only MS tools/software? I'd like to avoid 3rd party solutions 3) How would you handle mail? Campus wide, we have an Exchange 2010 system. The users of these Linux clients are crusty old Unix/Linux birds with excessive amounts of influence. When they whine, things happen. Thanks, SC

Hello, start here: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/magazine/2008.12.linux.aspx Maybe helpful: http://community.spiceworks.com/how_to/show/445Best regards Meinolf Weber Disclaimer: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties or guarantees , and confers no rights.

Hi, Please also check the following Microsoft TechNet blog for more information regarding using Linux in domain environment. Windows Server 2008 Interop with Linux and OS X http://blogs.technet.com/b/keithcombs/archive/2009/05/16/windows-server-2008-interop-with-linux-and-os-x.aspx For the Exchange related question, it is recommended to submit a new question to Exchange Forum which is the best resource for you. Exchange Server http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/category/exchangeserver Regards, Arthur Li TechNet Subscriber Support in forum If you have any feedback on our support, please contact tngfb@microsoft.com.Please remember to click Mark as Answer on the post that helps you, and to click Unmark as Answer if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread.

Hi, I would like to confirm what is the current situation? If there is anything that I can do for you, please do not hesitate to let me know, and I will be happy to help. Regards, Arthur Li TechNet Subscriber Support in forum If you have any feedback on our support, please contact tngfb@microsoft.com.Please remember to click Mark as Answer on the post that helps you, and to click Unmark as Answer if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread.