Best Answer: What Does Linux Use Instead of Active Directory?
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4 Answers. You either build your own Active Directory-equivalent from Kerberos and OpenLDAP (Active Directory basically is Kerberos and LDAP, anyway) and use a tool like Puppet (or OpenLDAP itself) for something resembling policies, or you use FreeIPA as an integrated solution.

What is Linux equivalent to Active Directory?

FreeIPA is the Active Directory equivalent in the Linux world. It is a Identity Management package that bundles OpenLDAP, Kerberos, DNS, NTP, and a certificate authority together.

What can I use instead of Active Directory?

JumpCloud is a Better Alternative to Active Directory

Users enjoy seamless access to their system (Windows, Mac, and Linux), local and remote servers (AWS, GCP etc.), LDAP and SAML based applications, physical and virtual file storage, and VPN and WiFi networks via RADIUS.

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