pamwinbind
pam_winbind is a Pluggable Authentication Module (PAM) that allows Linux and other Unix-like systems to authenticate users against a Windows NT or Active Directory domain. It leverages the winbind daemon, which is part of the Samba suite of software, to provide this functionality. When a user attempts to log in, pam_winbind consults the winbind daemon to verify the user's credentials. If the credentials are valid according to the Windows domain, the login is permitted.
Beyond authentication, pam_winbind can also provide user information, such as group memberships. This allows for seamless
Configuration of pam_winbind involves editing PAM configuration files, typically found in /etc/pam.d/. Specific parameters can be