Every data center has a file servers, every IT Manager wants to keep files in a central location where they can back them up and track them, and every CIO wants to save money and cut costs. Many customers use Linux to meet these goals with high performance and low cost. This session will walk through establishing a simple file server for the sharing of files and printers and will then progress into integrating Linux into authentication mechanisms such as Domain Controllers and Active Directory Servers. Methods for replacing domain controllers will also be discussed. This session will provide concrete methods for setting up and/ or migrating file serving within Linux and include live examples.