We've got a second Domain controller (running DHCP and DNS) and a dedicated backup server. We also use Linux/Nagios/Cacti for resource monitoring.

At this point, your Samba Domain Controller is up and running, but there’s a problem. As is, Samba is working without DNS because your server defaults to systemd-resolved.

Our AlmaLinux server is connected to my monkeypantz.lan Active Directory domain. Congratulations, you’ve just joined your AlmaLinux server to an Active Directory domain, via the web-based GUI ...

I'm exploring replacing a NT4 server which is the domain controller and file server for a small network of 6 client machines. However, I've never used samba before, or anything else to do it.<BR ...