[aklug] Re: heading towards a windows domain

dedge@alaska.net wrote:
> I've administered Unix boxen for a while now, and when AD was first introduced into
> our environment we resisted. But you know, you should use the tool that works
> best. I've come to appreciate the ease of managing user accounts, group policies,
> print services, dhcp and yes, even dynamic dns. I've since configured our AIX and
> Linux boxes to use AD for those services also, eliminating that hassle. Yes, you
> could find and configure open source tools to do the same, but your time managing
> it and documenting it (for contingency planning) costs money too.
>
> A few years ago I couldn't imagine myself being okay with AD in the house, but you
> have to remember, it's just another tool.
>
> Edge
>
>
Thanks all for the discussion - it has given me a few things to consider
and updates my thinking perhaps. It is always good to know options and
thoughts of others besides what the consultants say.

cheers, Jim

-- 
Jim Dory
Engineering
City of Nome
PO Box 281
102 Division St.
Nome, AK 99762
907.443.6604
http://www.nomealaska.org
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