Topic: Logon Problems with XP Pro (SME 6b3 + updates)

[Rob (Microtrader)]

Hi.  I'm trying to setup SME Server to act as a domain controller.  While I have no problems joining an XP Pro (SP1) machine to the domain (using the admin account when prompted), when I reboot and try to logon to the domain it gives me a "Domain Not Found or computer account missing" error.  I've tried logging on as admin, root and as a number of user accounts I created without success.

It's highly unlikely  it's a "Domain not Found" error as it had no problem authenticating when joining the machine to the domain which leaves me to believe the problem lies with the Computer Account.

Is there a step I'm missing?  If I could get this one thing sorted out, I'll be ready to punch out more SME boxes to small/medium businesses who would benefit from a Domain Controller but can't afford the cost of a W2K/2k3 server and CAL's.

One last piece of information incase it helps.  I haven't messed around with any of the SMB security settings on the XP machine (I didn't have to with the new version of e-smith).  This is a fresh install of XP Pro with SP1 patched with all current Windows Updates.

One last thing, is it possible to assign other users "Administrative" privilages?  While regular Domain user accounts are fine for most people, there are going to be times where one or two "Power Users" will want the ability to install software on the client machines.  I'd perfer not to make them logon as admin each time.  These accounts don't have to have super user access to the Linux Server itself but Windows should recognize these users as a member of the Administrators group and give them the appropriate rights.

Thanks in advance
Rob

[Michael Doerner]

Rob,

WinXP clients need a little registry change to be able to log into a (Samba) domain. This can be done either manually (as far as I remember it's in one of Darrell May's howtos) or you can use what Mitel had already added to the distribution under /home/e-smith/files/server-resources.

Regards,
Michael Doerner

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[Kelvin]

Rob,

Add the "superusers" accounts from the domain as Local Administrators of their PCs (Control panel -> User accounts). This will allow administrative access to their local machine but not the SME server.

Kelvin