Re: Questions/comments on the eduroaming package
Hi Petter
> I had a closer look at the eduroaming package in svn, and got some
> questions.
>
Remember that this package is used to convert an Ubuntu plain install
into a ubuntu roaming WS
> - Why isn't the package using the
> /usr/share/debian-edu-config/tools/setup-roaming script to configure
> the roaming setup? It would allow for a more dynamic setup, without
> the hardcoded LDAP and Kerberos values.
Well, clear why... see above
> - Why is the LDAP schemas included in /etc/ldap/schema/? As far as I
> know, only the LDAP server need them.
>
Uhmm... maybe my mistake.
> - Why is the etc/ldap/ssl/slapd-cert.cnf file included? As far as I
> know, only the LDAP server need it.
That's strange! In my last version I putted in the script
that fetches the cert at boot time (taken from a debian
roaming ws) and removed the rest.
> I suspect the package can be made simpler and more robust, but am a bit
> unsure about its scope and did not dare to change the source in svn. :)
>
> Giorgio, lets discuss details on IRC, if you want me to try to improve
> the package. I am unable to test it myself, and would depend on you to
> test the changes.
To test it, it is very simple. You just need a fresh Ubuntu install,
and then try to install the package and interact with your mainserver.
I'll try to find some time to make a check round. Time flies...
Regards
> --
> Happy hacking
> Petter Reinholdtsen
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