[K12OSN] Smbldap-bulk-useradd change password encryption

[Brian Chivers]

Jim Kronebusch wrote:
> I think I have found another small problem.  It looks like the bulk add
> script encrypts the passwords with SSHA encryption.  This works fine
> when logging in with Linux and Samba, but doesn't seem to be compatible
> with the LDAP setup on OSX.  If I reset the password via webmin with
> crypt encription, it works.  Also if I re-run smbpasswd it changes the
> encryption to SMD5 and also works.  Any ideas on what to do to fix this?
> Can I make a change in the bulk add script to run smbpasswd on all
> users?
> 
> I have an existing username and password base that I need to re-populate
> on this server.  Or does anyone have a script that I can give
> username,passwd and it will run through the necessary steps to re-run
> smbpasswd on all users?
> 
> I need to finish this server tonight.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Jim Kronebusch
> Cotter Tech Department
> 507-453-5188
> jim at winonacotter.org 
> 
Wouldn't be hard to write a script that reads a CSV file for username & password and then to call 
smbpasswd. I could give you a pointer if you like.

Brian

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