> I need to also mention that this server will be the only server in this domain, so there will NOT be any Microsoft servers here. > Then go for NT Domains in Samba PDC mode. > > > The Microsoft solution for the this function is too expensive, so we > want to install centOS5 and configure the centOS5 server as the primary > file and print server. > Yeah, you just saved 100 client licenses. > > > The user PCs are Microsoft windows.(w2K & WXP). > Okay. > > > Are there some comprehensive "how too's" on how the setup the domain, > etc. and what needs to be done with a network of windows clients and > linux server? > samba.org has excellent howtos/books/documentation which will apply to Centos5. > > > Any help would be appreciated. ACLs plus Samba in NT domain mode. W2K and WXP support NT domains perfectly. For a hundred users, you can opt to use /etc/passwd.