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Searching for a Directory Service Solution?

Posted by Cliff on from the active-directory-or.... dept.

kumulan wonders: "I've got the responsibility to set up directory services as well as a messaging/groupware system for my organization of app. 100 employees spread out over three locations. We are a startup that is merging three existing smaller companies and, given the state of existing IS infrastructure at each of these locations, the decision has already been made that we are better off starting from scratch. It would be great to hear from Slashdot readers concerning which option is 'better' and why." "For me, the choices are stark and clear:
  1. MS Exchange/Active Directory
  2. A cobbled-together solution based as much as possible on OSS (as no direct equivalent exists).
For (2) we have evaluated, and are strongly considering, the following: Of course, Samba 4 will address some of this 'cobbling', but we can't wait for that."

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  1. En abyme by timeToy · · Score: 3, Funny

    There is no directory service for directories services ?

  2. Perfect directory service solution by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Funny

    1. Install Windows XP SP1

    2. leave open without a router

    3. never patch, and notice people turn your computer into a fileserver solution

    4. Profit!!!!!
     

  3. Re:You want to save money? by Mr.+Underbridge · · Score: 2, Funny

    Christ on a motorcycle, it doesn't matter what machine he runs, that doesn't solve his problem. Goddamn, at least keep the evangelism moderately relevant.

  4. I know! I know! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    Pick out one of the most osbscure, underdevelopd linux distro (I suggest shadbix.) You want it to be underdeveloped because you are going to port it some old routers. Next go to source forge and look at all the directory services packages, messaging packages, etc packages. Pick ones with a version numbers less that .0.0.0.2. Once you get it all working, leave the confines of your basement and HIRE SOMEONE WHO KNOWS WHAT THEY ARE DOING. If out of your hundred plus employees, you don't have an admin capable of this. Get rid of one or two and get someone who does.

  5. STOP.... by Alystair · · Score: 4, Funny

    Hammer Time!