Can I use Ubuntu Server to replace our Windows environment?

Posted by Aaron English on Ask Ubuntu See other posts from Ask Ubuntu or by Aaron English
Published on 2013-10-17T15:18:24Z Indexed on 2013/10/17 16:24 UTC
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I have recently been put in charge of a network overhaul for our company. I have done plenty with Ubuntu in school but it has been a few years. I would like to replace our current servers with Ubuntu, although I am unaware if it will work. Our current environment runs a Domain, Exchange, and VPN. I know there are solutions capable for this. I guess my man worry is will windows 7 and windows XP be able to use Ubuntu as a Domain Controller?

If anyone has had success with this I would love some input. I have a meeting in a couple months that I am suppose to explain our plan.

Thank you.

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