AD / Exchange / Samba - centralized security

[cleaner416]

Hello,

I have a small network of PCs and Macs. These machines connect to a Linux server running Samba for file sharing. I am going to put an MS Exchange 2000 server on the network.

I would like for security to be as centralized as possible in a new environment. Currently, all the machines authenticate on their own and file sharing is wide-open behind the firewall.

Given my environment, my upcoming Exchange 2000 installation what would you recommend as a strategy for obtaining centralized security? Samba can mimic an NT 4 DC, but will exchange 2000 work with that? I think Exchange 2000 requires AD?

Thanks!

 

[Xybertron]

"I think Exchange 2000 requires AD?"

Yes! No way around that. Dan
Microsoft Exchange Support @ Microsoft