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Samba Active Directory DC

Open-source Active Directory compatible domain controller

Identity & SSO ★ 1k stars Hard setup GPL-3.0

Samba can act as an Active Directory domain controller, providing centralized authentication, group policy and directory services for Windows and Linux clients. It is a free alternative to Windows Server domains.

Key features

  • Active Directory compatible domain controller
  • Kerberos and LDAP authentication
  • Group policy support
  • File and print services included

Pros & cons

Strengths

  • Drop-in AD replacement
  • Mature and widely deployed

Trade-offs

  • Complex to configure correctly

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