LPIC-2 File Sharing and Samba Practice Question
A company wants to use Samba to share files with Windows clients. Which service must be enabled in Samba to support Windows Active Directory domain membership?
⚠ Common exam trap
Test-takers frequently confuse the core file-sharing service (smbd) with the domain integration service (winbind), assuming smbd alone handles AD membership because it manages shares.
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Why each option matters
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winbind
Winbind (winbindd) is the Samba service that integrates with Windows Active Directory by resolving user and group information from the domain controller. It uses the Microsoft Active Directory authentication protocol (Kerberos) and LDAP to map Windows domain users to local Unix accounts, enabling domain membership and single sign-on.
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Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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nmbd
Why it's wrong here
nmbd handles NetBIOS name service, not AD integration.
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smbd
Why it's wrong here
smbd provides file and print services, but not AD membership.
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swat
Why it's wrong here
swat is a web-based configuration tool, not a service for AD integration.
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winbind
Why this is correct
Winbind allows Samba to use Windows AD for authentication and identity mapping.
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