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Unix/Linux
interoperability components in Windows (SUA, IdMU, NFS, etc.)
The split-up of Windows Services for UNIX into individual components in
Windows Server 2008 and 2003/R2, and Windows Vista has left users
confused as to how to set up the ultimate Unix/Linux interoperability
environment.
Installing SUA Commands,
Utilities and Libraries
If you are new to the Windows Subsystem for Unix-based Applications
(SUA), here is an easy screen-by-screen description of the installation
process.
PowerShell and SUA together
PowerShell is Microsoft’s new interactive command line shell and
scripting environment. SUA provides a totally Unix-compatible shell,
utilities and scripting environment. These two powerful toolsets can
work together. This Tech Note highlights the strengths of each
environment and how to set up each component to work well with the other
components.
Configuring OpenSSH for
passwordless login on the Interix subsystem (SFU or SUA)
The biggest single reason people come to SUA Community's "Tools
Warehouse" is to obtain a secure shell solution that they can run on
Windows. It is de facto on Unix and Linux systems today that a secure
shell solution be available. Fortunately, OpenSSH is available for SFU
and SUA.
Implementing and
configuring NFS on Windows Server
With Windows Server 2008 and 2003 R2 several of the components that
were previously part of SFU became part of the base operating system
distribution. This includes the Network File System (NFS) components.
There have been changes to these components since the release of SFU
version 3.5.
There are a lot of different items to install and configure just to
get basic NFS Server support; however, the end result can be very
productive in a heterogeneous operating system environment.
An
introduction to Active Directory integration for Unix and Linux systems
Cross platform integrated directory, security and identity management
services is a hot topic for enterprises these days. This series of four
Tech Notes shows you how to leverage the most usable Unix/Linux
interoperability components to build a basic integrated cross-platform
identity management solution.
Using Server
for NIS, IdMU and Kerberos for Unix/Linux directory and authentication
services
In the past you may have used NIS for centralized directory services on
Unix. Ultimately you want to have one centralized account entry and
password for each user and group in Active Directory (AD) and have users
and systems able to leverage the account information and credentials
from Windows, Unix and Linux client systems.
Using Samba client
technology and Kerberos for AD-based identity management
Many administrators use Samba file sharing technology on Unix and Linux
and wish to use Samba client technology to enable centralized integrated
directory and identity management services with an AD Windows Server.
Using native LDAP, native Kerberos and Windows Server AD services and
schema for cross platform identity management
Many administrators are moving away from NIS and are standardizing on
LDAP for directory services across all platforms. AD is an LDAP
directory. R2 even includes a schema for typical Unix attributes. This
Tech Note will describe how to leverage all these Microsoft technologies
on the server side and use Open Source technologies on the Unix or Linux
client side to build a robust, integrated Windows-centric solution.
SUA
Installation ScreencastWe have prepared a step-by-step video geared to anyone installing
and using SUA for the first time. This webcast covers activating
the SUA subsystem, installing the Utilities & SDK and the Interop
Tools Bundles. It walks you through each step and
choice and provides an actual installation for visual reference.
Installing SUA Video #1
SUA
Familiarization ScreencastThe second video follows the Installation video. After covering a
brief history of SUA, an overview of the system architecture is
presented. The video then comments on security aspects, the shells
and filesystems. Actual examples of common configuration actions and
program use for administrators are shown. Intended to broaden the
knowledge of SUA users, developers and administrators.
SUA Familiarization Video #2
Introduction to PowerShell for those familiar with Unix-style shells
Novice Tutorial:
(2:51 minutes)
After installing PowerShell this Novice Tutorial
provide a brief orientation for a user with a Unix background of
some of the commands. To help a new user get started.
Beginner Tutorial:
(3:47 minutes)
This Beginner Tutorial is for a user with a Unix
background who has some familiarity with PowerShell.
Includes an
introduction to start writing scripts. Assumes you can already do
some basic commands.
Advanced Tutorial:
(5:53 minutes)
This tutorial shows how functions can be added to
scripts, argument passing, pipelines and some file interaction.
You should already know how to do some more complex tasks and
understand the organization of PowerShell.
Expert Tutorial:
(2:45 minutes)
Introduces how .NET and WMI can be used with
PowerShell.
Includes the example of getting a web page, a
resource use script, Greater use of objects in these examples.
Should have a solid understanding of scripting writing.
For related resources, view our resource links.
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