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Hi Everyone, I was wondering if there is such thing as Roaming and Mandatory profile in linux.? What configurations files are needed to implement them? Thanks....
  1. 03-07-2009 #1
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    Roaming and Mandatory profile in linux ??

    Hi Everyone,

    I was wondering if there is such thing as Roaming and Mandatory profile in linux.?

    What configurations files are needed to implement them?

    Thanks.
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    I dont exactly understand what you mean by mandatory but i'm going to assume local.

    Roaming and local profiles only make sense if you're using a samba primary domain controller[similar to AD, uses the same protocols].

    Local profiles would be in effect if roaming profiles are not enabled via the samba config file. They work similarly to the roaming profiles done via Microsoft AD but i highly recommend not using roaming profiles. Too much trouble with maintenance and user abuse.
    "A graphical user interface is just a mask. What lies beneath is what matters."
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    Examples of Mandatory or Roaming profiles.

    Hello,

    Suppose you have 5 Linux Clients Connected for Linux Server Linux Authentication Using OpenLDAP or NIS enabled.

    My question is , How can I assign a mandatory user profile for users, so that no user account can customize desktop settings.?

    thanks,
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    Quote Originally Posted by kanata View Post
    Hello,

    Suppose you have 5 Linux Clients Connected for Linux Server Linux Authentication Using OpenLDAP or NIS enabled.

    My question is , How can I assign a mandatory user profile for users, so that no user account can customize desktop settings.?

    thanks,
    Follow the instructions here.

    [Samba] mandatory profiles
    "A graphical user interface is just a mask. What lies beneath is what matters."
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