Kerberos and Authentication Updates in Samba - 2022

Explore recent updates and improvements to Kerberos authentication in Samba during this technical conference talk from the Storage Developer Conference 2022. Dive into both domain controller updates, including the integration of updated Heimdal and compatibility with latest MIT Kerberos, as well as critical bug fixes for member servers. Learn about future plans for reducing domain controller interactions for file servers, implementing Kerberos FAST, establishing reliable machine password changes, and understanding the importance of maintaining exact behavioral compatibility with Windows servers. Presented by Stefan Metzmacher from SerNet/Samba-Team, this 23-minute session provides essential insights for system administrators and developers working with Samba authentication systems.