[Samba] samba 4 AD and master browser

Discussion:

Trenta sis

2016-06-20 16:14:22 UTC

Hi,

I'm migrating samba 3 nt domain (openldap + samba) to samba 4 AD, and we
detected taht one of features, master browser is not working in samba 4 AD.
I have searched some info and I have found:
https://wiki.samba.org/index.php/FAQ
"
Why is Network Neighbourhood empty or does not show all machines in an
Samba AD environment?

The master browser code in smbd does not collect names because the netbios
server in the AD DC does not have the browsing code in it. We would like to
add that, but it just is a matter of a developer finding it to be a
personal (or employer) priority. (Sadly on the AD DC, there isn't spare
developer time just floating around).

"

and

https://wiki.samba.org/index.php/Samba4/ActiveDirectory#Browsing_.28Domain_Master_Browser.29

It seem that is not available in samba 4? I need this feature how can I
recover this feature in samba 4 if we are evaluating to migrate from samba
3 nt domain?

Thanks

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Trenta sis

2016-06-20 16:49:58 UTC

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First of all, thanks for you answer.

"Problem" is that our users are using this feature, and if we can keep this
should be the best option to ensure that our user have detecte any
difference with samba 3 and samba 4...

Other options, it could be bia gpo add a shortcut to computer in desktop,
to emulate/simulate same feature, user normally only use one machine,
fileserver... It is possible?

Thanks

Post by Trenta sis
Hi,
I'm migrating samba 3 nt domain (openldap + samba) to samba 4 AD, and we
detected taht one of features, master browser is not working in samba 4 AD.
https://wiki.samba.org/index.php/FAQ
"
Why is Network Neighbourhood empty or does not show all machines in an
Samba AD environment?
The master browser code in smbd does not collect names because the netbios
server in the AD DC does not have the browsing code in it. We would like to
add that, but it just is a matter of a developer finding it to be a
personal (or employer) priority. (Sadly on the AD DC, there isn't spare
developer time just floating around).
"
and
https://wiki.samba.org/index.php/Samba4/ActiveDirectory#Browsing_.28Domain_Master_Browser.29
It seem that is not available in samba 4? I need this feature how can I
recover this feature in samba 4 if we are evaluating to migrate from samba
3 nt domain?
Thanks

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Trenta sis

2016-06-20 16:51:43 UTC

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Tried with a windows 2008 r2 AD master brouser is available, microsoft is
migrating to what option?

Post by Trenta sis
First of all, thanks for you answer.
"Problem" is that our users are using this feature, and if we can keep
this should be the best option to ensure that our user have detecte any
difference with samba 3 and samba 4...
Other options, it could be bia gpo add a shortcut to computer in desktop,
to emulate/simulate same feature, user normally only use one machine,
fileserver... It is possible?
Thanks

Post by Trenta sis
Hi,
I'm migrating samba 3 nt domain (openldap + samba) to samba 4 AD, and we
detected taht one of features, master browser is not working in samba 4 AD.
https://wiki.samba.org/index.php/FAQ
"
Why is Network Neighbourhood empty or does not show all machines in an
Samba AD environment?
The master browser code in smbd does not collect names because the
netbios server in the AD DC does not have the browsing code in it. We would
like to add that, but it just is a matter of a developer finding it to be a
personal (or employer) priority. (Sadly on the AD DC, there isn't spare
developer time just floating around).
"
and
https://wiki.samba.org/index.php/Samba4/ActiveDirectory#Browsing_.28Domain_Master_Browser.29
It seem that is not available in samba 4? I need this feature how can I
recover this feature in samba 4 if we are evaluating to migrate from samba
3 nt domain?
Thanks

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Trenta sis

2016-06-21 06:30:46 UTC

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Hi,

Thanks for your information, I'll try other options

Thanks

Post by Trenta sis
Tried with a windows 2008 r2 AD master brouser is available, microsoft is
migrating to what option?

Post by Trenta sis
Hi,
I'm migrating samba 3 nt domain (openldap + samba) to samba 4 AD, and we
detected taht one of features, master browser is not working in samba 4 AD.
https://wiki.samba.org/index.php/FAQ
"
Why is Network Neighbourhood empty or does not show all machines in an
Samba AD environment?
The master browser code in smbd does not collect names because the
netbios server in the AD DC does not have the browsing code in it. We would
like to add that, but it just is a matter of a developer finding it to be a
personal (or employer) priority. (Sadly on the AD DC, there isn't spare
developer time just floating around).
"
and
https://wiki.samba.org/index.php/Samba4/ActiveDirectory#Browsing_.28Domain_Master_Browser.29
It seem that is not available in samba 4? I need this feature how can I
recover this feature in samba 4 if we are evaluating to migrate from samba
3 nt domain?
Thanks

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mathias dufresne

2016-06-21 14:32:56 UTC

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Just run some samba as file server, or perhaps you can even just run nmbd
on another host than on your DC.
That host running nmbd will participate to browsing election, it should win
election if you ask for it in smb.conf. Only DC won't appear in network
neighborhood, which is not an issue as even your users loves waste your
company time in searching in network neighborhood, they have nothing to do
on DC.

Cheers,

mathias

Post by Trenta sis
Hi,
Thanks for your information, I'll try other options
Thanks

Post by Trenta sis
Tried with a windows 2008 r2 AD master brouser is available, microsoft is
migrating to what option?

desktop,