Centeris Corporation (June 2006) - Directory services play a critical role in ensuring computer networks are properly secured and efficiently managed. While Linux machines running in Microsoft Windows networks can interoperate with Active Directory, configuration is complicated-especially for administrators lacking Linux expertise. This white paper covers the basics of working with directory services, describes tools and protocols used to manage authentication between Windows and Linux systems, and outlines new software solutions that make all of this easier. Download the whitepaper.