Using Solaris 10 as a domain server for XP Pro clients?

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I'm planning a new server for my job. It will be primarily for file sharing among different workgroups/domains as well as some other light remote access duty.
I've been wanting to use Solaris 10 for a long time and if I can make it act like a normal Windows domain server in some aspects then I'll be a very happy man.
 
can this be done anyone?? this thread has me curious... how about as another DC in an existing DOMAIN?? :D

QJ
 
QJ and Order -

Forgive me if I'm wrong but isn't it just a matter of setting up Samba on Solaris to handle the "domain" functions?

EDIT:
Haven't had the need to do it myself, but I knew it was possible.

http://www.faqs.org/docs/samba/appa.html
"Samba in a Windows NT Domain
When operating in a Windows NT domain, Samba can act either as a primary domain controller or as a domain member server.
Primary Domain Controller

Setting up Samba as a primary domain controller is more complicated than the other configurations. However, the extra difficulty is offset by having a more secure network and additional features such as logon scripts and roaming profiles. In the following configuration file, we also include support for a Microsoft Dfs share:"
 
Beautiful, Samba seems to be the answer I'm looking for.
Thanks a lot, Malk.
Those $1,300 fully loaded Opteron servers at Sun are amazingly priced.
 
Order said:
Beautiful, Samba seems to be the answer I'm looking for.
Thanks a lot, Malk.
Those $1,300 fully loaded Opteron servers at Sun are amazingly priced.
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why yes... yes they are.. very satisfied with ours
 
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