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Integrated directory service, ldap and kerberos  
Written by mkrivushin the 29 Feb 08 at 08:20. Global category: Server. New
Create integrated directory service based on ldap and kerberos. Automatic way to create new domain, script to add workstation in domain.
Ubuntu reps has all packages needed for that, but don't has simple way to do such things.

But powerful design need some coding, changes in nssldap.
Also we need openldap overlay smb5kpwd, powerful instruments for editing directory.

Nssldap dont get way for cross realm.

Developer comments
Network authentication and identity management is a topic that will be discussed during the next UDS.

There are multiple options and use cases. It would help to describe specific use cases defining the environment and the actions needed to be done so that proper tools can be designed and implemented.
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Solution #1: Auto-generated solution of idea #1107
Written by mkrivushin the 29 Feb 08 at 08:20.
Ubuntu Brainstorm was updated in January 2009. Since the idea #1107 was submitted before this update, its rationale and solution are not separated. Please vote accordingly, and if you have the necessary rights, please separate the rationale from the solution. Thanks!

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Ubuntu Small Business Server  
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Priority : Low
Definition : Drafting (Needs guidance)
Implementation : Unknown
Assignee : Soren Hansen

Mentorship is available if you want to fix this bug.
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Written by NicolBolas the 1 Mar 08 at 13:51. Global category: Server. New
Most server oriented Linux distribution consists of a bare system with manual configuration of every single services and no integration. THose are provided as a product, not as a solution.

I'm using SME Server 7.3, a nice CentOS based distribution, wich provide a large set of features, including (from contribs.org website) :

Ease of Administration
... web-based interface to enable easy administration ...
File and Print Sharing
... easy sharing of files and printers to Windows and Macintosh clients... via web, ftp, or file sharing.
Internet Connection
... gateway ... minimal configuration...
Email
... secure reliable email server ... individual and group addresses... webmail ... Antivirus and SpamAssassin ...
Firewall
Remote Access
... client-to-server VPNs...
Directory Services
Web Hosting
Raid and Backup
Automatic Updates
Extensible

SME use a template based configuration system writent in perl. It's a real pain to customize some configuration files, but in most case it just works.

SME server is currently a good alternative to Windows SBS server and is up and running in less than 30 minutes in most cases.


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Solution #1: Auto-generated solution of idea #2179
Written by NicolBolas the 1 Mar 08 at 13:51.
Ubuntu Brainstorm was updated in January 2009. Since the idea #2179 was submitted before this update, its rationale and solution are not separated. Please vote accordingly, and if you have the necessary rights, please separate the rationale from the solution. Thanks!
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Solution #2: All of this is needed!!!
Written by balboa41 the 29 Apr 09 at 21:45.
I think that Ubuntu needs to improve in these areas. Yes, a high-end server is needed on the enterprise...but what about small and mid-sized business? On small and mid-sized companies, there are not techies that can configure all of the files that are necessary often to accomplish a simple task. A well suited, complete solution for small and medium business is a necessity, with a nice GUI and wizard-driven tasks for configurations.

Services that are needed (often) and desiderable:

-A domain controller style, with central management of objects like users, computers, printers, etc.
-A remote connectivity feature, so users can see their desktops from outside.
-A collaboration suite, with features like documents libraries, advanced sharing permissions and vss support.
-A mail service, with webmail and outside connections for clients like Evolution.
-Full integrated DNS, DHCP, Firewall, and other networking services.
-Ubuntu desktops should be able to join into the domain, as well as Windows PC's.
-Remote installation of programs in the Ubuntu Desktops, as well as policy management for the entire platform.

Those are just a few...but I think that it should compete with Windows Small Business Server on easy of management, implementation and use. If Canonical can do it, then I think that this will be the killer platform!

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Include a "Domain Controller" tasksel for the server install  
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Written by Tribaal the 28 Feb 08 at 23:50. Global category: Server. New
In the server install tasksel menu, include a "Domain Controller" option that allows for a (more or less) "drop-in replacement" for Microsoft Active Directory.

This would greatly reduce time to set up a full-fledged network in SMBs.

It would need to be easily configurable (web interface), and have functionality similar to rickyjone's Samba domain controller tutorial (see link), only automated :)

Developer comments
This is a great idea. However, depending on what you mean, it is more or less technically possible.

Currently we are waiting for Samba 4 to be available in order to be able to create a feature-complete domain controller. We can build an OpenLdap, Samba, Kerberos server now, that will work well for *nix* servers, but will not function as an AD replacement for Windows clients.
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Solution #1: Auto-generated solution of idea #245
Written by Tribaal the 28 Feb 08 at 23:50.
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Web Control Panel (For Ubuntu Server Edition)  
Written by RichM the 13 May 08 at 02:03. Global category: Server. New
I believe more could be done to the server edition to make it more user friendly and to improve its image/acceptance as a server operating system.

Idea:

I think it would be a good idea to create and implement a web interface control panel for Ubuntu. The control panel would have the same objectives as Plesk, or cPanel, thus making the whole experience more user friendly.

It could contain a number of features, such as:

- Add/edit/delete a hosting account (with user account/domain etc)
- Control panel for users as well
- Reboot server & services
- Edit DNS zones
- Server status (loads)
- Bandwidth usage reports
- Add/edit/delete MySQL databases
- And all of the other essential features found in control panels such as Plesk and cPanel


If Ubuntu server edition could implement something like this "out of the box" it would also give Ubuntu server edition a better image and may create a wider acceptance for its use as a server operating system.

Also, many popular web control panels (Such as cPanel) don't officially support Ubuntu. So I think this makes my suggestion even more important.

I realise that I could have gone into more depth when adding suggestions for features, but I thought I'd keep it as short as possible so that it's easy to read.


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Developer comments
We discussed this at UDS-Prague and are investigating options.
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Solution #1: Auto-generated solution of idea #8453
Written by RichM the 13 May 08 at 02:03.
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Solution #2: Solution #2 : adopt WebMin
Written by anantshri the 10 Mar 10 at 10:38.
Web based administration has always been the strong hold of webmin http://www.webmin.com/

make this the default install package of ubuntu.

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SAP Certification for Ubuntu Server  
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Written by mydoghasworms the 25 Oct 10 at 08:44. Global category: Server. New
SAP (www.sap.com) currently has support for two Linux server distributions: Red Hat Enterprise Linux and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server*.

Achieving SAP Certification for Ubuntu Server could be a major step toward achieving acceptance of Ubuntu in Corporate environments.

Read more about SAP here: http://www.sap.com/about/index.epx

* http://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/sdn/linux?rid=/webcontent/uuid/792dd957-0d01-0010-31 9b-e1211e5c66b0
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Solution #1: Canonical should aim at getting Ubuntu Server SAP-certified
Written by mydoghasworms the 25 Oct 10 at 08:44.
Being SAP-supported would open doors for Ubuntu (and Canonical) into many Fortune 500 companies, and give big mainstream exposure to Ubuntu in corporate environments.

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Easy way to manage multiple Internet connections  
Written by insulae the 7 Mar 08 at 14:22. Global category: Server. New
Easy way to manage multiple Internet connections with one server.
Example: if i have 2 group of users Sales and IT, and i have 2 adsl connections, i want to use one ADSL for sales group and another for IT, but if Sales group is not using your adsl, IT can use it (load balancing).
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Solution #1: Auto-generated solution of idea #3723
Written by insulae the 7 Mar 08 at 14:22.
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Solution #2: Multiple VPN connections with Network Manage
Written by Apiman the 8 Sep 08 at 21:50.
Sometimes I need to stablish more than one VPN connection at the same time and I can't use Network Manager then.

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remove /usr/games from the environmental path for server  
Written by Cwolly the 2 Jun 08 at 14:48. Global category: Server. New
There should be no reason to include the /usr/games environment path on a server installation. This should not be in the $PATH by default, and serves no purpose other then to weaken security. Please correct me if I'm wrong in this.
I did check debian etch installation $PATH variable, and it does not have /usr/games in it.

Moving this to Server rather then security.
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Solution #1: Auto-generated solution of idea #9387
Written by Cwolly the 2 Jun 08 at 14:48.
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Ubuntu Home Server Edition  
Written by Jugglerbry the 4 Nov 09 at 21:16. Global category: Server. New
I'm from a Windows background, and have recently migrated all my home computers across to Ubuntu with varying success. All bar one.

the one yet to be done is my Windows Home Server.

What it does is the following;

1. Central location for storage of data files that can be shared on a users internal LAN, and also with the option for Remote access.

2. Easy configuration of folders and user accounts on the Home server

3. Automated backup of client machines to the server

4. Runs headless (ie once installed, no keyboard, mouse or monitor required as most administrative tasks can be done either via the 'console' one any of the client machines, or via RDP

5. Instalation of a 'connector' onto each client, where you can access the console, set backups.

6. Installs a 'shared folders' icon where you automatically have access to the folders you have rights to

I'm fully aware this IS possible using Ubuntu, but I'm also aware that it involves a LOT of configuration of the different services on both the Server machine as well as EACH client.

Windows Home Server is based on Server 2003, and as part of the installation, disables certain parts which are not required (such as domain controller - is this required within the home ?), and sets the remaining configuration to the Home Server.

The main thing with it, is that it really does just work. Install via the cd/dvd, install the connector software, and thats it.

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Solution #1: Ubuntu Home Server
Written by Jugglerbry the 4 Nov 09 at 21:16.
With the advent of multiple machines per home, wouldn't it be a good idea to have something similar available built on Ubuntu ?

Home Server for the storage of files of various types, automatic mapping of the server each time you log into you local machine (via the connector), automated backups, remote access possible ?

Just install Ubuntu Home Server and associated connector type software, and you're done.

Transfer your files into the relevant folders from each client pc, for access of those files from any client pc.

Be good to hear what other people think ?
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Solution #2: Amend Ubuntu Server Install
Written by Jugglerbry the 5 Nov 09 at 11:10.
Another possibility would be to have the Ubuntu Server install ask a series of questions to establish the kind of server to install.

This could then install and configure the relevant services for home use. File Sharing, User Accounts, Remote Access, Backup Configuration, Printing, with other optional services such as mail, wamp etc

Configuration of Ubuntu Server is too complicated for the average home user, so a dedicated Home Server would undoubtedly win over new users
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Solution #3: Ubuntu SOHO Server with Webadmin
Written by xeniac the 5 Nov 09 at 12:39.
I also like the Idea of a specialiced Small-Server Distribution, but Windows is the wrong inspiration for this Task.

For starters, a "Home" and a "Small Office" Server have much in common, so we should make an SOHO (Small Office, Home Office) Server, to broaden the Audience.

2nd: At least the most common tasks for such an Server should be easy accessible with an unique webinterface. And i don't talk about the different Webinterfaces for CUPS, Samba, and so on...
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Solution #4: Add "Server Tasks" to the Software-Center
Written by xeniac the 5 Nov 09 at 12:58.
It would make it easier for the Home-Admin to install new Server functionality on his Machine if he could install "Server-Tasks" with the Ubuntu Software-Center. The basic foundation for this feature is already installed on every Debian and Ubuntu machine, it is called "tasksel".

Such a "tasksel" Task will install the needed Software and also does additional initial configuration, but many people are'nt aware of this great feature. Add a new Submenu in the Software-Center called "get new Server Functionality" or something like that and present the "tasksel" Packages in there.

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Easy Groupware Server for Ubuntu  
Written by marcel.joist@hotmail.de the 5 Mar 08 at 20:08. Global category: Server. New
The Idea is to make an easy Groupware Server for Ubuntu. Beause we have on very good Client like Thunderbird and Evolution, but the on easy server ubuntu dont have. All company s need one good and easy Groupware.

With based of:

MTA -> posfix or exim
MDA -> IMAP / POP / WEBACCESS ( APACHE )
User / Group Administration per Webaccess
Calender -> ICAL Server from Apple (opensource)
Global Access Bock ->(OpenLDAP)
Database -> MYSQL
SPAM Filter+ ClamAV -> for Postfix


Whit this Featuares:

Easy Administration for User and Groups like Kolab for KDE
Connector to Evolution,Thunderbird (sunbird), Outlook
Primary and frist Evolution
On User and Group Database for Samba and all Appliations.
And Easy Way to write Add.Ons for OpenOffice ERP CRM and so on.

Sorry for my bad english i hope all can understood my Idea.

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Solution #1: Auto-generated solution of idea #3402
Written by marcel.joist@hotmail.de the 5 Mar 08 at 20:08.
Ubuntu Brainstorm was updated in January 2009. Since the idea #3402 was submitted before this update, its rationale and solution are not separated. Please vote accordingly, and if you have the necessary rights, please separate the rationale from the solution. Thanks!

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HPN SSH for fast sftp,sshfs,scp  
Written by borneoo the 29 Feb 08 at 20:13. Global category: Server. New
hpn-ssh would be a big data-transfer speed improvement for many Ubuntu users, sshfs, backup over ssh

http://www.psc.edu/networking/projects/hpn-ssh/

https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/openssh/+bug/162253
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Solution #1: Auto-generated solution of idea #1779
Written by borneoo the 29 Feb 08 at 20:13.
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