Likewise Open 6.0

Likewise Open is a free, open source application that joins Unix, Linux and Mac machines to Microsoft Active Directory and securely authenticates users with their domain credentials.


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Here are some key features of "Likewise Open":

· Joins non-Windows systems to Active Directory domains in a single step from the command line or from a GUI
· Authenticates users with a single user name and password on both Windows and non-Windows systems
· Enforces the same password policies for non-Windows users and Windows users
· Supports multiple forests with one-way and two-way cross forest trusts
· Caches credentials in case your domain controller goes down
· Provides single sign-on for SSH and Putty
· Next-generation authentication engine that supports Kerberos, NTLM, and SPNEGO
· No schema changes to Active Directory required

What's New in This Release: [ read full changelog ]

· Even faster Logon: Likewise Open 6.0 significantly improves logon times for users of many groups – in particular, large, complex groups.

· Enhanced password change support: Likewise 6.0 provides users in complex Active Directory topologies – involving multiple forests and a one-way trust – a means of updating a password to comply with network policies.

· Easy upgrade: The new registry mechanism in Likewise Open 6.0 significantly improves upgrade support to allow customers an easier way to apply new versions of Likewise Open -- maintaining current configurations.

· Smart service manager: Sequences the start up of daemons, maintaining proper dependencies, significantly reducing errors and providing administrators a common model across Unix, Linux and Mac platforms.