[LUNI] Centralized Login under Linux.

[Steve Pribyl]

I would take look at AFS.  Anderson File System.

Though, I have not used it my self.  That it will handle the laptop 
senerio you described.

Steve

Trev Peterson wrote:
> Hey Samir,
> 
> LDAP is a powerful way of doing it but can be a bit complicated to
> setup.  You will learn a lot by doing it (I did) and once it is done you
> have a powerful and flexible system.  Mine currently handles Linux,
> Samba logins and once I upgrade the clients to 2.6 and install NFSv4 it
> will handle that as well.  If you are looking for a quick solution LDAP
> is likely not the answer though, NIS seems like it would be simpler
> although insecure alternative.  Note, that is my impression I have never
> setup NIS or NIS+ due to security issues with it.
> 
> As for the synced home directories, the bid issue I had with this was if
> it needed to work when disconnected from the network (laptop).  If it is
> connected to the network the whole time I suggest using an nfs mounted
> home dir.  It will save you unending headaches and truly be a
> synchronized home.  If you have a laptop that needs to run disconnect, I
> would use rsync or one of the similar sync tools to sync up the home
> dirs upon login.  I haven't done this one yet so can't say how well it
> works.
> 
> If you need some help with the LDAP stuff shoot me an email and I can
> provide more info.  FYI: I will be out of town from Aug 13 - 22 and not
> checking email.
> 
> Hope this helps
> 
>         Trev
> 
> On Tue, 2004-08-10 at 08:44, Samir Faci wrote:
> 
>>Hi all,
>>
>>  I was looking into setting up a centralized login system for various
>>Linux boxes.  I was wondering what I need to do to set that up.  Also,
>>can you have a synched home directory for the user, so all his files
>>match between box1, box2 and box3.
>>
>>Thanks
>>
>>
>>-- 
>>Regards
>>Samir Faci
>>safaci2000 at gmail.com
>>Quote:  They use different words for things in America.<br/>
>>For instance they say elevator and we say lift.<br/>
>>They say drapes and we say curtains.
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>>-- Alexie Sayle
> 
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