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idmapwb

TLDR

Configure in smb.conf

$ idmap config * : backend = tdb
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Set range
$ idmap config * : range = 10000-999999
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SYNOPSIS

idmapwb is a Winbind ID mapping component

DESCRIPTION

idmapwb refers to Winbind's ID mapping functionality in Samba. It translates Windows SIDs to Unix UIDs and GIDs.
The component uses configurable backends like tdb, ad, or rfc2307. It enables Unix systems to work with Windows domain users.
idmapwb handles Winbind ID mapping.

PARAMETERS

backend

ID mapping backend type.
range
UID/GID range allocation.
read only
Read-only mode.

CAVEATS

Part of Samba/Winbind. Configuration via smb.conf. Domain membership needed.

HISTORY

idmapwb is part of Samba Winbind for Windows-Unix identity integration.

SEE ALSO

winbindd(8), wbinfo(1), smb.conf(5)

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