1 Preface

This book introduces the user to opensource tools for managing Linux clients via Samba’s Group Policy.

Samba is a popular opensource tool that allows Linux systems to integrate with Windows environments, particularly when it comes to file and printer sharing. One of the key features of Samba is its ability to apply Group Policy objects (GPOs) to Linux clients.

Group Policy is a feature of the Microsoft Windows operating system that allows administrators to centrally manage system and user settings. With Samba, Linux users can take advantage of this powerful tool to centrally manage and configure their systems.

In this book, we will introduce the reader to the basics of Group Policy and show how to use Samba to apply GPOs to Linux clients. We will cover topics such as configuring Samba’s Group Policy Server Side Extensions (SSE), troubleshooting common issues with Client Side Extensions (CSEs), and how to create and apply your own Group Policy. By the end of this book, the reader should have a good understanding of how to use Group Policy with Linux systems and be able to confidently manage their Linux clients using this powerful tool.