Re: [PATCH 0/2] ksmbd: NTLM pass-through to a domain controller

[Ralph Boehme]

On 10/20/26 3:54 PM, Wang Zhaolong wrote:
> I'm working on adding Active Directory Domain Controller support to ksmbd,
> rather than just allowing ksmbd to join an existing AD domain as a member
> server.
>
> The initial goal is a single writable AD domain controller, supporting one
> forest, one domain and one site, with most of the new AD services implemented
> in Rust userspace components.
>
> The planned functionality includes:
>
> - AD directory services, including LDAP, DNS and CLDAP discovery.
> - Kerberos KDC and PAC support.
> - NETLOGON and domain secure-channel functionality.
> - Integration with ksmbd authentication, identity mapping and authorization.
> - Windows domain join and logon, including SYSVOL/NETLOGON and Group Policy support.

may I ask: why? What's the benefit over using something mature and Open 
Source that already does all that and more?

Just curious. :)

Cheers!
-slow

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