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LFCS Question #581: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is A: Kerberos. This question identifies the two key development libraries or protocols that Samba utilizes for compatibility with Active Directory Services (ADS).

Submitted by paula_co· Apr 18, 2026Service Configuration

Question

Which of the following development libraries are used to make Samba compatible with ADS? (Select TWO correct answers.)

Options

  • AKerberos
  • BCUPS
  • CLDAP
  • DWin32
  • EIMAP

Explanation

This question identifies the two key development libraries or protocols that Samba utilizes for compatibility with Active Directory Services (ADS).

Common mistakes.

  • B. CUPS (Common Unix Printing System) is related to printing services and is not a core component for Samba's compatibility with Active Directory for authentication or directory services.
  • D. Win32 refers to the 32-bit Windows API and is a platform-specific set of libraries, not a cross-platform development library used by Samba to integrate with ADS.
  • E. IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) is an email retrieval protocol and has no direct relevance to Samba's integration with Active Directory for authentication and directory services.

Concept tested. Samba Active Directory integration protocols

Reference. https://wiki.samba.org/index.php/Setting_up_Samba_as_an_Active_Directory_Member

Topics

#Samba#Active Directory Integration#Kerberos#LDAP

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