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In order to join a file server to the Active Directory domain intra.example.com, the following smb.conf has been created:
The command net ads join raises an error and the server is not joined to the domain. What should be done to successfully join the domain?
Suggested Answer: A
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40 comments · newest first
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Trina
11 months ago
Removing idmap stanzas is definitely a must in AD setups.
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Jackie
11 months ago
Wait, are you sure winbind is incompatible? That sounds odd.
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Freida
11 months ago
I think C could work too, but it seems more complicated.
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Mirta
12 months ago
Totally agree, B is the way to go!
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Trevor
12 months ago
You need to add the realm to smb.conf for AD.
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Ronnie
12 months ago
I feel like we talked about winbind issues with AD domains, so maybe option D could be relevant, but I'm not completely confident.
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Lorrie
1 year ago
I practiced a similar question where we had to create a machine account manually, so option C might also be worth considering.
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Theola
1 year ago
I’m not entirely sure, but I think changing the server role to an AD member server is crucial, which makes option A a possibility.
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Johna
1 year ago
I remember we discussed the importance of the realm setting in smb.conf, so option B seems like it could be the right choice.
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Daren
1 year ago
Ah, I think I've got it. The realm and workgroup settings need to be updated to match the Active Directory domain. Option B looks like the way to go.
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Brice
1 year ago
I'm a bit confused by all the different configuration options in the smb.conf. I'll need to review the options carefully and see if I can spot any obvious issues.
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Jeniffer
1 year ago
Okay, I see the issue. The server is trying to join an NT4 domain, but it needs to be an AD member server instead. I'll go with option A to change the server role.
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Viola
1 year ago
Hmm, the error with the net ads join command is the key here. I think I need to check the domain settings and make sure the server is configured correctly to join the Active Directory domain.
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Willow
1 year ago
This looks like a tricky one. I'll need to carefully read through the question and the smb.conf settings to figure out what's going on.
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Aretha
1 year ago
The options seem pretty similar, but I think option A, "Keep your own key (KYOK)", is the correct answer based on my understanding of IBM Cloud encryption options.
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King
1 year ago
I've got a good feeling about this one. From what I remember, the ability to put away products and identify their locations is crucial for a WMS. I'm going to go with option B.
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Mendy
1 year ago
Okay, I've got this. WAFs are specifically designed to protect against common web app attacks like cross-site scripting and SQL injection. That makes C the right answer here.
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Noel
1 year ago
I think outsourcing payroll could help the director focus on other priorities, but I'm not sure if that's the main reason.
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Carlee
1 year ago
This question is making my head spin! If all else fails, I'm just gonna grab a sledgehammer and see if that helps. Gotta love those AD domain joins, am I right?
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Lawrence
1 year ago
C) Manually create a machine account in the Active Directory domain and specify the machine account's name with --U when starting net ads join.
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Benton
1 year ago
B) Add realm = intra.example.com to the smb.conf and change workgroup to the domain's netbios workgroup name.
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Elouise
1 year ago
A) Change server role to ad member server to join an Active Directory domain instead of an NT4 domain.
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Earnestine
1 year ago
Wait, why would we remove the winbind settings? That's just going to make things worse. I reckon option C is the way to go - let's manually create that machine account and see if that does the trick.
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Aileen
1 year ago
Good idea, let's give option C a shot and see if that resolves the problem.
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James
1 year ago
Yeah, removing the winbind settings might cause more issues. Let's go with option C and specify the machine account's name.
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Margot
1 year ago
I agree, let's try manually creating the machine account in the Active Directory domain.
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Patti
1 year ago
This is a tricky one. I'm tempted to go with option E and remove the idmap configuration, since that's supposed to be handled by AD. But I could be wrong, so I might double-check that before attempting it.
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Truman
2 years ago
Hmm, I'm not sure changing the server role is the right approach here. Looks like the issue might be with the configuration, so I'd go with option B and update the realm and workgroup settings.
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Reita
1 year ago
Removing the winbind enum users and groups could also help, since winbind might be causing compatibility issues.
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Elenora
1 year ago
I'm not sure about manually creating a machine account, seems like a lot of extra work. Option B seems simpler.
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Alica
1 year ago
Yeah, I agree. It's important to make sure the smb.conf is configured correctly for joining the domain.
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Erick
1 year ago
I think option B makes sense, updating the realm and workgroup settings could solve the issue.
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Marti
2 years ago
I'm not sure, but I think D could also be a valid option.
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Lai
2 years ago
I disagree, I believe the correct answer is C.
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Vallie
2 years ago
I think the answer is B.
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Madalyn
2 years ago
The smb.conf looks correct, but the net ads join command is raising an error. I think option C is the way to go - manually creating the machine account in AD and specifying it when joining the domain.
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Ruthann
1 year ago
I haven't tried that yet, but it's worth a shot if option C doesn't work.
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Latosha
1 year ago
Have you tried removing the winbind enum users and winbind enum groups as mentioned in option D?
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Iola
1 year ago
I agree, sometimes manually creating the account is the best way to go.
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Leslie
2 years ago
Option C is a good idea, manually creating the machine account in AD could solve the issue.