Free alternative to Microsoft Windows server 2012 - active directory

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Hello, I am looking for a free alternative to MW server 2012 with the acive drirectory function to manage users, I cut costs at the client and it would be nice to propose something sensible, probably a neutral platform, probably Linux, but I will listen to all the suggestions.

JacekCz · Answer

The most I would expect from (note, Linux orthodox shouting) Redhat / Fedora / Centos. It seems that in these distributions, directory services are not a "sheepskin flower" from five enthusiasts, but something constantly controlled, sold on the market, etc. ... How do you have a small budget, maybe a commercial RH? Evaluation license for free for developers.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/389_Directory_Server
and other -> LDAP, Directory services
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_LDAP_software

terry1996 · Answer

I'm looking for something free for callcenter, so it's not devopsi

rafish · Answer

did you try it? debian is completely free, samba probably too

terry1996 · Answer

It must be a domain, and according to the samba manager, it has been implemented for several weeks - a server + 60 hosts

rafish · Answer

in samba you can start a domain, here you have another guide http://slow7.pl/linux/item/74-active-directory-w-wydaniu-linux
there is probably no other free alternative to Windows Server ...
by the way - to work in the domain you need windows at least professional version on client stations, I write about it because it happens that companies have computers with homes and those in the domain do not work, sometimes obvious things are overlooked

terry1996 · Answer

Current computers work under windows server 2012, so I assume they have PRO, but the license ends in 180 days and we are looking for an alternative

rafish · Answer

I understand, the 180-day version, well, if it works now, it's rather good with clients, while for a free domain controller it's probably just a samba on a penguin, debian or fedora depending on your preferences, try to run a virtualbox, launch virtual debian and two client windows you should calmly pull some uncompromising comp, and you will have some view of the matter, I have not heard of anything else that could replace the server version of windows

JacekCz · Answer

In a formal matter; The Active Directory SAMA service has substitutes, it is ONLY a directory service. One or the other specific service (let's give it an email server authentication) can also be used. Login of windows clients obviously depends on the Pro version.
Given the times they are, generally the inclusion of everything in the firmware, the pressure on file servers etc. is less. A lot depends on how sensible the central business system is (if it is - or just crazy copying of office documents)

The fullness of local and network services, network folders presented in AD and I don't know what else (i.e. a conglomerate of AD-oriented services) is difficult / impossible to replace.

terry1996 · Answer

We stayed at the windows server, it turned out cheaper than migrating even to free soft - a lot of time for it to take

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