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Which of the following statements is true regarding Samba 4?
Suggested Answer: C
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Samba 4 Features: Samba 4 introduces major enhancements over Samba 3, including the ability to function as an Active Directory (AD) Domain Controller.
Capability as AD Controller:
Samba 4 includes support for AD protocols, allowing it to manage domain users and computers similar to a Windows AD server.
Incorrect Statements Clarified:
Samba 4 is a significant update with new features.
Windows clients can connect to Samba 4 servers.
Samba 4 does not include a proprietary file system called sambafs.
Samba 4 can integrate with existing AD domains.
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32 comments · newest first
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Charlene
11 months ago
Not sure about that file system thing, sounds fishy.
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Viola
11 months ago
Samba 4 is way more than just a minor update!
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Billy
11 months ago
Wait, I thought Windows clients could connect to Samba 4?
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Maia
12 months ago
Totally agree, it's a game changer for Linux networks!
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Aleta
12 months ago
Samba 4 can definitely act as an AD Domain Controller.
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Krystina
12 months ago
I vaguely recall something about Samba 4 not having its own file system, so D seems off, but I’m not completely confident.
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Zena
1 year ago
I practiced a question similar to this, and I think Microsoft clients can connect to Samba 4, which makes B unlikely.
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Rhea
1 year ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I think Samba 4 was a big upgrade from 3, not just a minor update. So A seems wrong to me.
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Charlena
1 year ago
I remember reading that Samba 4 has some major features, especially with Active Directory support, so I think C might be the right answer.
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Billi
1 year ago
Wait, what's the difference between Samba 3 and Samba 4 again? I'm a bit confused on that.
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Nakita
1 year ago
Ah, I remember learning about Samba 4 in class. I think I've got a good handle on this.
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Isabella
1 year ago
Okay, let's see. I know Samba 4 has some major new features, so I'll focus on those.
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Weldon
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm not too sure about this one. I'll have to think it through carefully.
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Daniel
1 year ago
This looks like a pretty straightforward Samba 4 question. I'm pretty confident I can figure this out.
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Tabetha
1 year ago
I'm feeling pretty confident about this one. The service autonomy principle is all about encapsulating the service and minimizing external dependencies, so A, B, and C all seem like valid security considerations in that context.
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Nakita
2 years ago
Haha, 'sambafs'? What kind of made-up file system is that? C is the only reasonable choice here.
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Mariann
2 years ago
B) is just plain wrong. Microsoft clients can definitely connect to Samba 4 servers. I've done it myself many times.
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Celia
2 years ago
B) Microsoft Windows clients cannot connect to Samba 4 servers.
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Salome
2 years ago
E) Integration of Samba 4 in an existing Active Directory Domain is not possible.
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Cathern
2 years ago
C) Samba 4 can serve as an Active Directory Domain Controller.
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Yvonne
2 years ago
I'm not sure about that, I think the answer might be E) Integration of Samba 4 in an existing Active Directory Domain is not possible.
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Herminia
2 years ago
I'm surprised option D) isn't true. I thought Samba 4 had its own file system. Oh well, C is the right answer.
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Emeline
2 years ago
C) Samba 4 can serve as an Active Directory Domain Controller. That's the correct answer. I've used Samba 4 in my work and it's been a great replacement for Microsoft's AD.
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Stefanie
2 years ago
It's good to know that Samba 4 is so versatile.
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Karima
2 years ago
Yes, Samba 4 can serve as an Active Directory Domain Controller.
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Julie
2 years ago
I didn't know that, thanks for sharing your experience with Samba 4.
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Frederica
2 years ago
I didn't know that, thanks for sharing your experience.
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Ryan
2 years ago
It's so convenient that Samba 4 can serve as an Active Directory Domain Controller.
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Vonda
2 years ago
I agree, Samba 4 is a great replacement for Microsoft's AD.
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Tamesha
2 years ago
I agree, Samba 4 is a great replacement for Microsoft's AD.
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Marleen
2 years ago
I agree with Dahlia, Samba 4 can indeed act as an Active Directory Domain Controller.
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Dahlia
2 years ago
I think the answer is C) Samba 4 can serve as an Active Directory Domain Controller.