[KLUG Members] server howto?

[Adam Williams]

> I want to setup several servers accessed by linux & w2k clients with a 
> single signon and having personal and shared filesystems.  I'm wandering 
> through the forest and can't see the trees.  I can setup all the above 

Samba.

> but what will make it seemless?  Samba's required for w2k, use NFS for 

If your just talking about single-sign on for file shares WinXX provides
that out-of-the box.

> linux workstation?  I want to be able to sign on to either workstation 
> and get secure access to Linux/NT/2k servers.  (preferrably the first.)

Samba provides that.  If you want single-sign-on to Squid / Intranet /
IMAP / etc... as well then you need to look at something like Kerberos.

> I've played with the K12LTSP, but I can't give up my workstation...

Ok.

> What gives secure single signon access?  I like local applications and 
> remote filesystems... does a single howto exist or are there many?  I'd 

Many do.  A basic Samba configuration will get you almost all the way
there.

The Samba HOWTO includes a section on creating a Samba PDC, which is
step #1, no matter what route you choose.

> be grateful for pointers in the right direction, I don't want to wander 
> down dead end paths.   Thanks!    paul