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= Introduction =
= Introduction =


Starting from version 4.0, Samba is able to run as an Active Directory (AD) domain controller (DC). If you are installing Samba in a production environment, it is recommended to run two or more DCs for failover reasons.
Since version 4.0, Samba can also act as a Domain Controller that is compatible with Microsoft Active Directory. This document explains how to set up Samba as an Active Directory Domain Controller. It also is the start for upgrading an existing Samba NT4-style domain to Samba AD.


This documentation describes how to set up Samba as the first DC to build a new AD forest. Additionally, use this documentation if you are migrating a Samba NT4 domain to Samba AD. To join Samba as an additional DC to an existing AD forest, see [[Joining_a_Samba_DC_to_an_Existing_Active_Directory|Joining a Samba DC to an Existing Active Directory]].
If you are upgrading an existing Samba Active Directory Domain Controller, please consult your distribution upgrade procedure or refer to the [[Updating_Samba|Updating Samba]] HowTo.


Samba as an AD DC only supports:
The Domain Controller can act as a File Server as well, but it's not recommended, due to issues with the Winbind internal to the Domain Controller. You also should consider running more than one Domain Controller in your environment, for failover reasons.
* the integrated LDAP server as AD back end. For details, see the frequently asked question (FAQ) [[FAQ#Does_Samba_AD_DCs_Support_OpenLDAP_or_Other_LDAP_Servers_as_Back_End.3F|Does Samba AD DCs Support OpenLDAP or Other LDAP Servers as Back End?]]
* the [https://web.mit.edu/kerberos/ MIT] and [http://www.h5l.se/ Heimdal] Kerberos Key Distribution Center (KDC).
: Samba uses the MIT KDC provided by your operating system if you run Samba 4.7 or later and has been built using the <code>--with-system-mitkrb5</code> option. In other cases Samba uses the Heimdal KDC included in Samba. For further details about Samba using the MIT KDC, see [[Running a Samba AD DC with MIT Kerberos KDC]].


While a Domain Controller is running our full file server, and can act quite well as a File Server, it is suggested that organisations run a distinct file server to allow upgrades of each without disrupting the other. It is also suggested that medium-sized sites should run more than one DC. And so it makes sense to have the DCs distinct to any file servers that may use the Domain Controllers. Also using distinct File Servers avoids many issues around the Winbindd internal to
the Active Directory Domain Controller.


If you encounter any problems when using the HowTo, see the [[Samba_AD_DC_Troubleshooting|Samba AD DC Troubleshooting]] page.


= Versions =


Samba as an Active Directory Domain Controller requires at least version 4.0.0. But it's always <u>recommended to use the latest version</u> of Samba. It will contain fixes for bugs of previous releases and may contain improved Microsoft Active Directory compatibility and additional features. See the [[Samba_Release_Planning|Samba Release Planning]] page for more details about the latest maintained versions and their Release Notes.


= Preparing the Installation =


* Select a host name for your AD DC.
: Do not use NT4-only terms as host name, such as <code>PDC</code> or <code>BDC</code>. These modes do not exist in an AD and cause confusion.


* Select a DNS domain for your AD forest. The name will also be used as the AD Kerberos realm.
: {{Imbox
| type = important
| text = Make sure that you provision the AD using a DNS domain that will not need to be changed. Samba does not support renaming the AD DNS zone and Kerberos realm.
}}
: For additional information, see [[Active_Directory_Naming_FAQ|Active Directory Naming FAQ]].


* Use a static IP address on the DC.


* Disable tools, such as <code>resolvconf</code>, that automatically update your <code>/etc/resolv.conf</code> DNS resolver configuration file. AD DCs and domain members must use an DNS server that is able to resolve the AD DNS zones.
= Server Information =


* Verify that no Samba processes are running:
Below, we will be using the following configuration/settings:
# ps ax | egrep "samba|smbd|nmbd|winbindd"
: If the output lists any <code>samba</code>, <code>smbd</code>, <code>nmbd</code>, or <code>winbindd</code> processes, shut down the processes.


* Verify that the <code>/etc/hosts</code> file on the DC correctly resolves the fully-qualified domain name (FQDN) and short host name to the LAN IP address of the DC. For example:
Installation Directory: /usr/local/samba/
127.0.0.1 localhost localhost.localdomain
AD DC Hostname: DC1
10.99.0.1 DC1.samdom.example.com DC1
:The host name and FQDN must not resolve to the <code>127.0.0.1</code> IP address or any other IP address than the one used on the LAN interface of the DC.
AD DNS Domain Name: samdom.example.com
Kerberos Realm: samdom.example.com
NT4 Domain Name/NetBIOS Name: samdom
IP Address: 192.168.1.1
Server Role: Domain Controller (DC)
Domain Admin Password: pa$$w0rd
Forwarder DNS Server: 192.168.1.254


* If you previously ran a Samba installation on this host:
:* Remove the existing <code>smb.conf</code> file. To list the path to the file:


# smbd -b | grep "CONFIGFILE"
CONFIGFILE: /usr/local/samba/etc/samba/smb.conf


:* Remove all Samba database files, such as <code>*.tdb</code> and <code>*.ldb</code> files. To list the folders containing Samba databases:


# smbd -b | egrep "LOCKDIR|STATEDIR|CACHEDIR|PRIVATE_DIR"
LOCKDIR: /usr/local/samba/var/lock/
STATEDIR: /usr/local/samba/var/locks/
CACHEDIR: /usr/local/samba/var/cache/
PRIVATE_DIR: /usr/local/samba/private/


: Starting with a clean environment helps to prevent confusion and ensures that no files from any previous Samba installation will be mixed with your new domain DC installation.
= Installation =


* Remove an existing <code>/etc/krb5.conf</code> file:
== Different Ways To Install ==


# rm /etc/krb5.conf
'''Always check the [[OS Requirements|OS Requirements]] for dependencies and recommendations.'''




You have a few options to install Samba:


* [[Build_Samba|Build Samba]] yourself.


* Install [[Binary_Distribution_Packages|binary distribution packages]]. Make sure, that you use a recent Samba installation with Active Directory Domain Controller capabilities!


= Installing Samba =
:* Install from [http://www.enterprisesamba.com/samba/ SerNet Enterprise Samba] package.


For details, see [[Installing_Samba|Installing Samba]].
== Paths ==


{{Imbox
Take care when running Samba commands, if you also have a previous version of Samba installed! To avoid inadvertently running the wrong version of a program, you should consider putting the „/usr/local/samba/bin/“ and „/usr/local/samba/sbin/“ directories at the <u>beginning of your $PATH variable</u>.
| type = note
| text = Only install a maintained Samba version. For details, see [[Samba_Release_Planning|Samba Release Planning]].
}}




You can see what version of Samba and client tools, if any, is in your „$PATH“ variable by running:


# samba -V
# smbclient -V




= Provisioning a Samba Active Directory =


The Samba AD provisioning process creates the AD databases and adds initial records, such as the domain administrator account and required DNS entries.


If you are migrating a Samba NT4 domain to AD, skip this step and run the Samba classic upgrade. For details, see [[Migrating_a_Samba_NT4_Domain_to_Samba_AD_(Classic_Upgrade)|Migrating a Samba NT4 Domain to Samba AD (Classic Upgrade)]].


{{Imbox
= Provisioning The Samba Active Directory =
| type = note
| text = The AD provisioning requires root permissions to create files and set permissions.
}}


'''''Note (Migration):''' If you plan to migrate an existing Samba NT4 domain to Samba AD, you have to skip this step! See the [[Samba_Classic_Upgrade_(NT4-style_domain_to_AD)|Samba Classic Upgrade]] HowTo, instead.''


The <code>samba-tool domain provision</code> command provides several parameters to use with the interactive and non-interactive setup. For details, see:
'''''Note (Adding additional Domain Controllers):''' If you have already an Active Directory and only want to join a new, additional Samba Domain Controller, you have to skip this step! See the [[Join_a_domain_as_a_DC|Join a domain as a DC]] HowTo, instead.''


# samba-tool domain provision --help


The provisioning creates an initial Active Directory database, when setting up the first Samba Domain Controller in a Domain. It must be executed with root privileges, to be able to write to the installation directory and set the correct permissions on files and folders.


{{Imbox
| type = note
| text = When provisioning a new AD, it is recommended to enable the NIS extensions by passing the <code>--use-rfc2307</code> parameter to the <code>samba-tool domain provision</code> command. This enables you to store Unix attributes in AD, such as user IDs (UID), home directories paths, group IDs (GID). Enabling the NIS extensions has no disadvantages. However, enabling them in an existing domain requires manually extending the AD schema. For further details about Unix attributes in AD, see:
* [[Setting_up_RFC2307_in_AD|Setting up RFC2307 in AD]]
* [[Idmap_config_ad|idmap config = ad]]
}}


Before you start the provisioning, make yourself familiar with the parameters and options of „samba-tool“:


# samba-tool domain provision --help


== Parameter Explanation ==


Set the following parameters during the provisioning:
Expecially the following two options are required, if your future Domain Controllers have multiple NICs. Because „samba-tool“ would auto-choose one of the IPv4/IPv6 addresses, if multiple where found, it might be necessary to bind Samba to the desired interfaces using


{| class="wikitable"
--option="interfaces=lo eth0" --option="bind interfaces only=yes"
!Interactive Mode Setting
!Non-interactive Mode Parameter
!Explanation
|-
|<code>--use-rfc2307</code>
|<code>--use-rfc2307</code>
|Enables the NIS extensions.
|-
|<code>Realm</code>
|<code>--realm</code>
|Kerberos realm. This is also used as the AD DNS domain. For example: <code>samdom.example.com</code>.
|-
|<code>Domain</code>
|<code>--domain</code>
|NetBIOS domain name. It is recommended to use the first part of the AD DNS domain. For example: <code>samdom</code>.
|-
|<code>Server Role</code>
|<code>--server-role</code>
|Installs the domain controller <code>DC</code> role.
|-
|<code>DNS backend</code>
|<code>--dns-backend</code>
|Sets the DNS back end. The first DC in an AD must be installed using a DNS back end. Note that the <code>BIND9_FLATFILE</code> is not supported and will be removed in a future Samba version.
|-
|<code>DNS forwarder IP address</code>
|not available
|This setting is only available when using the <code>SAMBA_INTERNAL</code> DNS back end. For details, see [[Samba_Internal_DNS_Back_End#Setting_up_a_DNS_Forwarder|Setting up a DNS Forwarder]].
|-
|<code>Administrator password</code>
|<code>--adminpass</code>
|Sets the domain administrator password. If the password does not match the complexity requirements, the provisioning fails. For details, see [https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc786468%28v=ws.10%29.aspx Microsoft TechNet: Passwords must meet complexity requirements].
|}


Other parameters frequently used with the <code>samba-tool domain provision</code> command:
* <code>--option="interfaces=lo eth0" --option="bind interfaces only=yes"</code>: If your server has multiple network interfaces, use these options to bind Samba to the specified interfaces. This enables the <code>samba-tool</code> command to register the correct LAN IP address in the directory during the join.



Interactively provision a new domain (parameter explanation below):
{{Imbox
| type = note
| text = do NOT use <code>NONE</code> as the DNS backend, it is not supported and will be removed in a future Samba version.
}}

{{Imbox
| type = note
| text = If using Bind as the DNS backend, do NOT use <code>BIND9_FLATFILE</code>, it is not supported and will be removed in a future Samba version.
}}



== Provisioning Samba AD in Interactive Mode ==

To provision a Samba AD interactively, run:


# samba-tool domain provision --use-rfc2307 --interactive
# samba-tool domain provision --use-rfc2307 --interactive
Realm [SAMDOM.EXAMPLE.COM]: ''SAMDOM.EXAMPLE.COM''
Realm [SAMDOM.EXAMPLE.COM]: SAMDOM.EXAMPLE.COM
Domain [SAMDOM]: ''SAMDOM''
Domain [SAMDOM]: SAMDOM
Server Role (dc, member, standalone) [dc]: ''dc''
Server Role (dc, member, standalone) [dc]: dc
DNS backend (SAMBA_INTERNAL, BIND9_FLATFILE, BIND9_DLZ, NONE) [SAMBA_INTERNAL]: ''SAMBA_INTERNAL''
DNS backend (SAMBA_INTERNAL, BIND9_FLATFILE, BIND9_DLZ, NONE) [SAMBA_INTERNAL]: SAMBA_INTERNAL
DNS forwarder IP address (write 'none' to disable forwarding) [192.168.1.1]: ''192.168.1.254''
DNS forwarder IP address (write 'none' to disable forwarding) [10.99.0.1]: 8.8.8.8
Administrator password: ''pa$$w0rd''
Administrator password: Passw0rd
Retype password: ''pa$$w0rd''
Retype password: Passw0rd
Looking up IPv4 addresses
Looking up IPv4 addresses
Looking up IPv6 addresses
Looking up IPv6 addresses
Line 146: Line 209:
DOMAIN SID: S-1-5-21-2614513918-2685075268-614796884
DOMAIN SID: S-1-5-21-2614513918-2685075268-614796884


{{Imbox
| type = note
| text = The interactive provisioning mode supports passing further parameters to the <code>samba-tool domain provision</code> command. This enables you to modify parameters that are not part of the interactive setup.
}}


<u>Parameter explanations:</u>




== Provisioning Samba AD in Non-interactive Mode ==
<u>--use-rfc2307:</u> Enables the NIS extensions, that allows to easily [[Using_RFC2307_on_a_Samba_DC#Administer_Unix_Attributes_in_Active_Directory|manage users/groups with the Windows tool Active Directory Users and Computers (ADUC)]], without manual counting UIDs/GIDs. It's recommented to enable this feature during the provisioning. Byside that it won't have any disadvantages if you don't use it, it may get a requirement in the future and prevent the necessity to manually do a Schema extension afterwards. For further information about RFC2307, see the [[Using_RFC2307_on_a_Samba_DC|Using RFC2307 on a Samba DC]] HowTo.


For example, to provision a Samba AD non-interactively with the following settings:
* Server role: <code>dc</code>
* NIS extensions enabled
* Internal DNS back end
* Kerberos realm and AD DNS zone: <code>samdom.example.com</code>
* NetBIOS domain name: <code>SAMDOM</code>
* Domain administrator password: <code>Passw0rd</code>


# samba-tool domain provision --server-role=dc --use-rfc2307 --dns-backend=SAMBA_INTERNAL --realm=SAMDOM.EXAMPLE.COM --domain=SAMDOM --adminpass=Passw0rd
<u>--interactive:</u> Start the interactive provisioning. The values in squared brackets are defaults, that will be choose, if no input was made.




<u>Realm:</u> Kerberos Realm. It will be automatically used as Active Directory DNS domain name, too. The Realm has always to be in uppercase.




<u>Domain:</u> NT4/NetBIOS Domain Name. Usually the first part of the AD DNS domain name in uppercase.


= Setting up the AD DNS back end =


Skip this step if you provisioned the DC using the <code>SAMBA_INTERNAL</code> DNS back end.
<u>Server Role:</u> „dc“ for Domain Controller


* Set up the BIND DNS server and the <code>BIND9_DLZ</code> module. For details, see [[Setting_up_a_BIND_DNS_Server|Setting up a BIND DNS Server]].


* Start the BIND DNS server. For example:
<u>DNS backend:</u> You have to decide here, to use the Internal DNS server or BIND9 as DNS backend. The Internal DNS is default and the best choice for simple DNS requirements. It doesn't need any further actions. For complex DNS requirements, BIND9_DLZ is recommended. Don't use BIND9_FLATFILE! It's not documented and supported! See [[DNS_Backend_BIND|DNS Backend BIND]] for further information about using BIND. The DNS backend choice made during the provisioning isn't permanent. [[Changing_the_DNS_backend|It can be changed afterwards]].
# systemctl start named
: For details how to start services, see you distribution's documentation.


A „DNS forwarder IP address“ is only prompted, if you had choosen the Internal DNS as backend. It defines the IP address of one DNS server, to which DNS queries should be forwarded, when your DNS server isn't authoritative. Commonly it is your providers DNS server IP address.


'''''Note:''' You should always use a subdomain of your domain name (e. g. samdom.example.com). Never use your domain name (example.com) for your Active Directory DNS domain, to prevent problems accessing servers using that name (e. g. web server), but resolving to different IPs than your Domain Controllers!''




= Configuring the DNS Resolver =
<u>Administrator password:</u> The Domain Administrators password. It must meet the complex password requirements:
* At least 8 characters
* Containing three of the following four character groups
** Uppercase letters
** Lowercase letters
** Numerals
** Symbols (all keyboard characters not defined as letters or numerals)
If the password doesn't fulful the complexity requirements, the provisioning will fail and you have to start over (remove the „smb.conf“in that case).


Domain members in an AD use DNS to locate services, such as LDAP and Kerberos. For that, they need to use a DNS server that is able to resolve the AD DNS zone.


On your DC, set the AD DNS domain in the <code>domain</code> and the IP of your DC in the <code>nameserver</code> parameter of the <code>/etc/resolv.conf</code> file. For example:


domain samdom.example.com
nameserver 10.99.0.1




= Testing Your Samba Domain Controller =


'''Note: If you are running any „smbd“, „nmbd“ or „winbindd“ processes from previous installations, they need to be stopped before starting „samba“ from your new installation!'''



To start the Samba Active Directory Domain Controller in „standard“ mode, which is suitable for production use, run
= Configuring Kerberos =

In an AD, Kerberos is used to authenticate users, machines, and services.

During the provisioning, Samba created a Kerberos configuration file for your DC. Copy this file to your operating system's Kerberos configuration. For example:

# cp /usr/local/samba/private/krb5.conf /etc/krb5.conf

{{Imbox
| type = important
| text = Do not create a symbolic link to the the generated <code>krb5.conf</code> file. In Samba 4.7 and later, the <code>/usr/local/samba/private/</code> directory is no longer accessible by other users than the <code>root</code> user. If the file is a symbolic link, other users are not able to read the file and, for example, dynamic DNS updates fail if you use the <code>BIND_DLZ</code> DNS back end.
}}

The pre-created Kerberos configuration uses DNS service (SRV) resource records to locate the KDC.





= Testing your Samba AD DC =

To start the <code>samba</code> service manually, enter:


# samba
# samba

Samba does not provide System V init scripts, <code>systemd</code>, <code>upstart</code>, or other services configuration files.
* If you installed Samba using packages, use the script or service configuration file included in the package to start Samba.
* If you built Samba, see [[Managing_the_Samba_AD_DC_Service|Managing the Samba AD DC Service]].




Samba doesn't yet have init scripts included. You can find examples on the [[Samba4/InitScript|Samba Init-Script]] page.


== Verifying the File Server ==


To list all shares provided by the DC:
Run „smbclient“, to check if Samba provides the AD DC default shares „netlogon“ and „sysvol“ created in your „smb.conf“ during provisioning/upgrading:


$ smbclient -L localhost -U%
$ smbclient -L localhost -U%
Domain=[SAMDOM] OS=[Unix] Server=[Samba 4.x.y]
Domain=[SAMDOM] OS=[Unix] Server=[Samba x.y.z]
Sharename Type Comment
Sharename Type Comment
Line 206: Line 300:
netlogon Disk
netlogon Disk
sysvol Disk
sysvol Disk
IPC$ IPC IPC Service (Samba 4.x.y)
IPC$ IPC IPC Service (Samba x.y.z)
Domain=[SAMDOM] OS=[Unix] Server=[Samba 4.x.y]
Domain=[SAMDOM] OS=[Unix] Server=[Samba x.y.z]
Server Comment
Server Comment
Line 215: Line 309:
--------- -------
--------- -------


{{Imbox
| type = note
| text = The <code>netlogon</code> and <code>sysvol</code> shares were auto-created during the provisioning and must exist on a DC.
}}


To test that authentication is working, you should try to connect to the „netlogon“ share, using the Domain Administrator account, created during provisioning:
To verify authentication, connect to the <code>netlogon</code> share using the domain administrator account:


$ smbclient //localhost/netlogon -UAdministrator -c 'ls'
$ smbclient //localhost/netlogon -UAdministrator -c 'ls'
Enter Administrator's password: ''pa$$w0rd''
Enter Administrator's password:
Domain=[SAMDOM] OS=[Unix] Server=[Samba 4.x.y]
Domain=[SAMDOM] OS=[Unix] Server=[Samba x.y.z]
. D 0 Sat Jul 5 08:40:00 2014
. D 0 Tue Nov 1 08:40:00 2016
.. D 0 Sat Jul 5 08:40:00 2014
.. D 0 Tue Nov 1 08:40:00 2016
49386 blocks of size 524288. 42093 blocks available
49386 blocks of size 524288. 42093 blocks available


If one or more tests fail, see [[#Troubleshooting|Troubleshooting]].


If the tests fail, check out the [[Samba_AD_DC_Troubleshooting|Samba AD DC Troubleshooting]] page.




== Verifying DNS ==


To verify that your AD DNS configuration works correctly, query some DNS records:


* The tcp-based <code>_ldap</code> SRV record in the domain:


$ host -t SRV _ldap._tcp.samdom.example.com.
= Configure DNS =
_ldap._tcp.samdom.example.com has SRV record 0 100 389 dc1.samdom.example.com.


* The udp-based <code>_kerberos</code> SRV resource record in the domain:
A working DNS is essential to the correct operation of Active Directory. E. g. without the right DNS entries, Kerberos won't work, which in turn means that many of the basic features won't work! It is worth spending some extra time to ensure your DNS setup is correct, as debugging problems caused by misconfigured DNS can take a lot of time later.


$ host -t SRV _kerberos._udp.samdom.example.com.
_kerberos._udp.samdom.example.com has SRV record 0 100 88 dc1.samdom.example.com.


* The A record of the domain controller:


$ host -t A dc1.samdom.example.com.
== DNS Backends ==
dc1.samdom.example.com has address 10.99.0.1


If one or more tests fail, see [[#Troubleshooting|Troubleshooting]].
For additional information on the supported DNS backends and a decision aid, which fits best to your needs, see the [[DNS#Which_DNS_backend_should_I_choose.3F|DNS]] page.






== Verifying Kerberos ==
=== Samba Internal DNS Server ===


* Request a Kerberos ticket for the domain administrator account:
Per default Samba uses its Internal DNS and no further configuration is required. The forwarder was already set during the provisioning and can be changed in your „smb.conf“ (reload of „samba“ is required after changes).


$ kinit administrator
Password for administrator@SAMDOM.EXAMPLE.COM:


: {{Imbox
| type = note
| text = The Kerberos realm is automatically appended, if you do not pass the principal in the <code>user@REALM</code> format to the <code>kinit</code> command.<br />Set Kerberos realms always in uppercase.
}}


* List the cached Kerberos tickets:
=== BIND9 DNS Backend ===


$ klist
If you chose „BIND9_DLZ“ during your provisioning, see the [[DNS_Backend_BIND|Bind as DNS backend]] documentation for additional setup instructions.
Ticket cache: FILE:/tmp/krb5cc_0
Default principal: administrator@SAMDOM.EXAMPLE.COM
Valid starting Expires Service principal
01.11.2016 08:45:00 12.11.2016 18:45:00 krbtgt/SAMDOM.EXAMPLE.COM@SAMDOM.EXAMPLE.COM
renew until 02.11.2016 08:44:59


If one or more tests fail, see [[#Troubleshooting|Troubleshooting]].
== Configure /etc/resolv.conf ==


Your Domain Controller requires a name server that knows your AD zone to resolve Active Directory DNS queries correctly. To accomplish this, you can add just your AD DCs IP and domain name to your „/etc/resolv.conf“:


domain samdom.example.com
nameserver 192.168.1.1


'''''Note:''' If your server is set up to receive its IP configuration via DHCP, the „/etc/resolv.conf“ file might be automatically updated. Refer to your distributions documentation on how to stop/change this behavior, although DHCP is not recommended on a DC!''


== Testing DNS ==


= Configuring Time Synchronisation =
To test that DNS is working properly, run the following commands and compare the output to what is shown:


Kerberos requires a synchronised time on all domain members. For further details and how to set up the <code>ntpd</code> service, see [[Time_Synchronisation|Time Synchronisation]].
$ host -t SRV _ldap._tcp.samdom.example.com.
_ldap._tcp.samdom.example.com has SRV record 0 100 389 dc1.samdom.example.com.


$ host -t SRV _kerberos._udp.samdom.example.com.
_kerberos._udp.samdom.example.com has SRV record 0 100 88 dc1.samdom.example.com.


$ host -t A dc1.samdom.example.com.
dc1.samdom.example.com has address 192.168.1.1




If you receive any errors, check your system logs to locate the problem.


= Configuring Winbindd on a Samba AD DC =


''Only required if using the DC as a file server''. For details, see [[Configuring_Winbindd_on_a_Samba_AD_DC|Configuring Winbindd on a Samba AD DC]].






= Configure Kerberos =


Kerberos is an important part of Active Directory. Typically the configuration is done in /etc/krb5.conf. During provisioning, a working sample configuration will be created. You can replace your krb5.conf file with the sample by copying or creating a symlink:


= Using the Domain Controller as a File Server =
# ln -sf /usr/local/samba/private/krb5.conf /etc/krb5.conf



== Testing Kerberos ==

Use „kinit“ to obtain a Kerberos ticket:

$ # kinit administrator@SAMDOM.EXAMPLE.COM
Password for administrator@SAMDOM.EXAMPLE.COM:
Warning: Your password will expire in 41 days on Sat Aug 16 21:41:28 2014

'''''Note:''' You must specify your realm in uppercase letters!''

'''''Note:''' Depending on your distribution, „kinit“ may just return you to a prompt when successful.''


To verify that Kerberos is working and that you had received a ticket, run:

$ klist
Ticket cache: FILE:/tmp/krb5cc_0
Default principal: administrator@SAMDOM.EXAMPLE.COM
Valid starting Expires Service principal
07/05/14 23:20:17 07/06/14 09:20:17 krbtgt/SAMDOM.EXAMPLE.COM@SAMDOM.EXAMPLE.COM
renew until 07/06/14 23:20:15


The Samba AD DC is able to provide file shares, just like all other installation modes. However, the Samba team does not recommend using a DC as a file server because the DC <code>smbd</code> process has some limitations compared with the service in non-DC setups. For example, the auto-enabled <code>acl_xattr</code> virtual file system (VFS) object enables you to only configure shares with Windows access control lists (ACL). Running shares with POSIX ACLs on a Samba DC is not supported. To provide network shares with the full capabilities of Samba, set up a Samba domain member with file shares. For details, see:
= Configure NTP =
* [[Setting_up_Samba_as_a_Domain_Member|Setting up Samba as a Domain Member]]
* [[Samba_File_Serving|Samba File Serving]]


If you do not want to follow the Samba team's recommendation and use the DC additionally as a file server, configure Winbindd before you start setting up shares. For details, see [[Configuring_Winbindd_on_a_Samba_AD_DC|Configuring Winbindd on a Samba AD DC]].
'''''Note:''' NTP is optional, but highly recommended!''


Active Directory requires an accurate time synchronization between all participant machines for Kerberos to work properly. It's highly recommended to use NTP or another form of time synchronization on your Domain Controller!


The [[Time_Synchronisation|Time Synchronisation]] documentation will provide all neccessary information for configuring NTP on Domain Controllers, Member Servers and clients.






= Troubleshooting =


For further details, see [[Samba_AD_DC_Troubleshooting|Samba AD DC Troubleshooting]].


= Further Documentation =


The Samba Wiki provides a lot of useful [[User_Documentation|documentation]] on administering your DC, ([[Backup_and_Recovery|backup and recovery]], [[Setup_and_configure_file_shares_with_Windows_ACLs|setup and configure file shares]], etc.), daily work ([[Joining_a_Windows_Client_to_a_Domain|join a Windows client to a Domain]], [[Installing_RSAT_on_Windows_for_AD_Management|installing RSAT on Windows for AD Management]], etc.) or [[Authenticating_other_services_against_AD|authenticating other services against AD]].




See the [[User_Documentation|Samba Wiki user documentation]] for many other HowTos, tutorials and information.


= Further Samba-related Documentation =
= Report Your Success/Failure! =


See [[User_Documentation|User Documentation]].
We would encourage you to report your successes and failures to the [mailto:samba@lists.samba.org samba] mailing list on http://lists.samba.org.


Suggestions on improving the documentation has the same importance as reporting [https://bugzilla.samba.org/ Bugs] and complications.


= FAQ =


1. Replication to windows server fail, affected version: git build Samba <= 4.1.13


Q: Please check
samba-tool testparm -v --suppress-prompt | grep samba_kcc
samba kcc command = /usr/sbin/samba_kcc
If your result is as shown above, add the following line in your /etc/samba/smb.conf


----
kccsrv:samba_kcc = false
[[Category:Domain Control]]
[[Category:Active Directory]]

Revision as of 19:58, 11 December 2017

Introduction

Starting from version 4.0, Samba is able to run as an Active Directory (AD) domain controller (DC). If you are installing Samba in a production environment, it is recommended to run two or more DCs for failover reasons.

This documentation describes how to set up Samba as the first DC to build a new AD forest. Additionally, use this documentation if you are migrating a Samba NT4 domain to Samba AD. To join Samba as an additional DC to an existing AD forest, see Joining a Samba DC to an Existing Active Directory.

Samba as an AD DC only supports:

Samba uses the MIT KDC provided by your operating system if you run Samba 4.7 or later and has been built using the --with-system-mitkrb5 option. In other cases Samba uses the Heimdal KDC included in Samba. For further details about Samba using the MIT KDC, see Running a Samba AD DC with MIT Kerberos KDC.



Preparing the Installation

  • Select a host name for your AD DC.
Do not use NT4-only terms as host name, such as PDC or BDC. These modes do not exist in an AD and cause confusion.
  • Select a DNS domain for your AD forest. The name will also be used as the AD Kerberos realm.
For additional information, see Active Directory Naming FAQ.
  • Use a static IP address on the DC.
  • Disable tools, such as resolvconf, that automatically update your /etc/resolv.conf DNS resolver configuration file. AD DCs and domain members must use an DNS server that is able to resolve the AD DNS zones.
  • Verify that no Samba processes are running:
# ps ax | egrep "samba|smbd|nmbd|winbindd"
If the output lists any samba, smbd, nmbd, or winbindd processes, shut down the processes.
  • Verify that the /etc/hosts file on the DC correctly resolves the fully-qualified domain name (FQDN) and short host name to the LAN IP address of the DC. For example:
127.0.0.1     localhost localhost.localdomain
10.99.0.1     DC1.samdom.example.com     DC1
The host name and FQDN must not resolve to the 127.0.0.1 IP address or any other IP address than the one used on the LAN interface of the DC.
  • If you previously ran a Samba installation on this host:
  • Remove the existing smb.conf file. To list the path to the file:
# smbd -b | grep "CONFIGFILE"
   CONFIGFILE: /usr/local/samba/etc/samba/smb.conf
  • Remove all Samba database files, such as *.tdb and *.ldb files. To list the folders containing Samba databases:
# smbd -b | egrep "LOCKDIR|STATEDIR|CACHEDIR|PRIVATE_DIR"
  LOCKDIR: /usr/local/samba/var/lock/
  STATEDIR: /usr/local/samba/var/locks/
  CACHEDIR: /usr/local/samba/var/cache/
  PRIVATE_DIR: /usr/local/samba/private/
Starting with a clean environment helps to prevent confusion and ensures that no files from any previous Samba installation will be mixed with your new domain DC installation.
  • Remove an existing /etc/krb5.conf file:
# rm /etc/krb5.conf



Installing Samba

For details, see Installing Samba.



Provisioning a Samba Active Directory

The Samba AD provisioning process creates the AD databases and adds initial records, such as the domain administrator account and required DNS entries.

If you are migrating a Samba NT4 domain to AD, skip this step and run the Samba classic upgrade. For details, see Migrating a Samba NT4 Domain to Samba AD (Classic Upgrade).


The samba-tool domain provision command provides several parameters to use with the interactive and non-interactive setup. For details, see:

# samba-tool domain provision --help



Parameter Explanation

Set the following parameters during the provisioning:

Interactive Mode Setting Non-interactive Mode Parameter Explanation
--use-rfc2307 --use-rfc2307 Enables the NIS extensions.
Realm --realm Kerberos realm. This is also used as the AD DNS domain. For example: samdom.example.com.
Domain --domain NetBIOS domain name. It is recommended to use the first part of the AD DNS domain. For example: samdom.
Server Role --server-role Installs the domain controller DC role.
DNS backend --dns-backend Sets the DNS back end. The first DC in an AD must be installed using a DNS back end. Note that the BIND9_FLATFILE is not supported and will be removed in a future Samba version.
DNS forwarder IP address not available This setting is only available when using the SAMBA_INTERNAL DNS back end. For details, see Setting up a DNS Forwarder.
Administrator password --adminpass Sets the domain administrator password. If the password does not match the complexity requirements, the provisioning fails. For details, see Microsoft TechNet: Passwords must meet complexity requirements.

Other parameters frequently used with the samba-tool domain provision command:

  • --option="interfaces=lo eth0" --option="bind interfaces only=yes": If your server has multiple network interfaces, use these options to bind Samba to the specified interfaces. This enables the samba-tool command to register the correct LAN IP address in the directory during the join.



Provisioning Samba AD in Interactive Mode

To provision a Samba AD interactively, run:

# samba-tool domain provision --use-rfc2307 --interactive
Realm [SAMDOM.EXAMPLE.COM]: SAMDOM.EXAMPLE.COM
 Domain [SAMDOM]: SAMDOM
 Server Role (dc, member, standalone) [dc]: dc
 DNS backend (SAMBA_INTERNAL, BIND9_FLATFILE, BIND9_DLZ, NONE) [SAMBA_INTERNAL]: SAMBA_INTERNAL
 DNS forwarder IP address (write 'none' to disable forwarding) [10.99.0.1]: 8.8.8.8
Administrator password: Passw0rd
Retype password: Passw0rd
Looking up IPv4 addresses
Looking up IPv6 addresses
No IPv6 address will be assigned
Setting up share.ldb
Setting up secrets.ldb
Setting up the registry
Setting up the privileges database
Setting up idmap db
Setting up SAM db
Setting up sam.ldb partitions and settings
Setting up sam.ldb rootDSE
Pre-loading the Samba 4 and AD schema
Adding DomainDN: DC=samdom,DC=example,DC=com
Adding configuration container
Setting up sam.ldb schema
Setting up sam.ldb configuration data
Setting up display specifiers
Modifying display specifiers
Adding users container                                                                                                                                                                                        
Modifying users container                                                                                                                                                                                     
Adding computers container                                                                                                                                                                                    
Modifying computers container                                                                                                                                                                                 
Setting up sam.ldb data                                                                                                                                                                                       
Setting up well known security principals                                                                                                                                                                     
Setting up sam.ldb users and groups                                                                                                                                                                           
Setting up self join                                                                                                                                                                                          
Adding DNS accounts                                                                                                                                                                                           
Creating CN=MicrosoftDNS,CN=System,DC=samdom,DC=example,DC=com                                                                                                                                                
Creating DomainDnsZones and ForestDnsZones partitions                                                                                                                                                         
Populating DomainDnsZones and ForestDnsZones partitions                                                                                                                                                       
Setting up sam.ldb rootDSE marking as synchronized                                                                                                                                                            
Fixing provision GUIDs                                                                                                                                                                                        
A Kerberos configuration suitable for Samba 4 has been generated at /usr/local/samba/private/krb5.conf                                                                                                        
Setting up fake yp server settings                                                                                                                                                                            
Once the above files are installed, your Samba4 server will be ready to use                                                                                                                                   
Server Role:           active directory domain controller                                                                                                                                                     
Hostname:              DC1                                                                                                                                                                                    
NetBIOS Domain:        SAMDOM                                                                                                                                                                                 
DNS Domain:            samdom.example.com                                                                                                                                                                     
DOMAIN SID:            S-1-5-21-2614513918-2685075268-614796884


Provisioning Samba AD in Non-interactive Mode

For example, to provision a Samba AD non-interactively with the following settings:

  • Server role: dc
  • NIS extensions enabled
  • Internal DNS back end
  • Kerberos realm and AD DNS zone: samdom.example.com
  • NetBIOS domain name: SAMDOM
  • Domain administrator password: Passw0rd
# samba-tool domain provision --server-role=dc --use-rfc2307 --dns-backend=SAMBA_INTERNAL --realm=SAMDOM.EXAMPLE.COM --domain=SAMDOM --adminpass=Passw0rd



Setting up the AD DNS back end

Skip this step if you provisioned the DC using the SAMBA_INTERNAL DNS back end.

  • Start the BIND DNS server. For example:
# systemctl start named
For details how to start services, see you distribution's documentation.



Configuring the DNS Resolver

Domain members in an AD use DNS to locate services, such as LDAP and Kerberos. For that, they need to use a DNS server that is able to resolve the AD DNS zone.

On your DC, set the AD DNS domain in the domain and the IP of your DC in the nameserver parameter of the /etc/resolv.conf file. For example:

domain samdom.example.com
nameserver 10.99.0.1



Configuring Kerberos

In an AD, Kerberos is used to authenticate users, machines, and services.

During the provisioning, Samba created a Kerberos configuration file for your DC. Copy this file to your operating system's Kerberos configuration. For example:

# cp /usr/local/samba/private/krb5.conf /etc/krb5.conf

The pre-created Kerberos configuration uses DNS service (SRV) resource records to locate the KDC.



Testing your Samba AD DC

To start the samba service manually, enter:

# samba

Samba does not provide System V init scripts, systemd, upstart, or other services configuration files.

  • If you installed Samba using packages, use the script or service configuration file included in the package to start Samba.
  • If you built Samba, see Managing the Samba AD DC Service.


Verifying the File Server

To list all shares provided by the DC:

$ smbclient -L localhost -U%
Domain=[SAMDOM] OS=[Unix] Server=[Samba x.y.z]

        Sharename       Type      Comment
        ---------       ----      -------
        netlogon        Disk      
        sysvol          Disk      
        IPC$            IPC       IPC Service (Samba x.y.z)
Domain=[SAMDOM] OS=[Unix] Server=[Samba x.y.z]

        Server               Comment
        ---------            -------

        Workgroup            Master
        ---------            -------

To verify authentication, connect to the netlogon share using the domain administrator account:

$ smbclient //localhost/netlogon -UAdministrator -c 'ls'
Enter Administrator's password: 
Domain=[SAMDOM] OS=[Unix] Server=[Samba x.y.z]
 .                                   D        0  Tue Nov  1 08:40:00 2016
 ..                                  D        0  Tue Nov  1 08:40:00 2016

               49386 blocks of size 524288. 42093 blocks available

If one or more tests fail, see Troubleshooting.


Verifying DNS

To verify that your AD DNS configuration works correctly, query some DNS records:

  • The tcp-based _ldap SRV record in the domain:
$ host -t SRV _ldap._tcp.samdom.example.com.
_ldap._tcp.samdom.example.com has SRV record 0 100 389 dc1.samdom.example.com.
  • The udp-based _kerberos SRV resource record in the domain:
$ host -t SRV _kerberos._udp.samdom.example.com.
_kerberos._udp.samdom.example.com has SRV record 0 100 88 dc1.samdom.example.com.
  • The A record of the domain controller:
$ host -t A dc1.samdom.example.com.
dc1.samdom.example.com has address 10.99.0.1

If one or more tests fail, see Troubleshooting.


Verifying Kerberos

  • Request a Kerberos ticket for the domain administrator account:
$ kinit administrator
Password for administrator@SAMDOM.EXAMPLE.COM:
  • List the cached Kerberos tickets:
$ klist
Ticket cache: FILE:/tmp/krb5cc_0
Default principal: administrator@SAMDOM.EXAMPLE.COM

Valid starting       Expires              Service principal
01.11.2016 08:45:00  12.11.2016 18:45:00  krbtgt/SAMDOM.EXAMPLE.COM@SAMDOM.EXAMPLE.COM
	renew until 02.11.2016 08:44:59

If one or more tests fail, see Troubleshooting.



Configuring Time Synchronisation

Kerberos requires a synchronised time on all domain members. For further details and how to set up the ntpd service, see Time Synchronisation.



Configuring Winbindd on a Samba AD DC

Only required if using the DC as a file server. For details, see Configuring Winbindd on a Samba AD DC.



Using the Domain Controller as a File Server

The Samba AD DC is able to provide file shares, just like all other installation modes. However, the Samba team does not recommend using a DC as a file server because the DC smbd process has some limitations compared with the service in non-DC setups. For example, the auto-enabled acl_xattr virtual file system (VFS) object enables you to only configure shares with Windows access control lists (ACL). Running shares with POSIX ACLs on a Samba DC is not supported. To provide network shares with the full capabilities of Samba, set up a Samba domain member with file shares. For details, see:

If you do not want to follow the Samba team's recommendation and use the DC additionally as a file server, configure Winbindd before you start setting up shares. For details, see Configuring Winbindd on a Samba AD DC.



Troubleshooting

For further details, see Samba AD DC Troubleshooting.



Further Samba-related Documentation

See User Documentation.