Alt Domain

A software package for centralized management of computers and users on the network

A directory service (domain service) that allows you to centrally manage computers and users on a corporate network with Linux and Windows operating systems according to uniform rules from a single center. The system implements data storage about users, computers (workstations) and other corporate network objects, as well as user and computer profiles management using group policies in MS Active Directory / Samba DC domains.

Advantages

• The software package is included in the Unified Register of the Ministry of Finance
  Software registration number: 1541.

• Group policies apply to computers and users in a mixed (heterogeneous) network.
  Alt Domain can be used to manage clients in Windows OS, Alt OS, as well as in other operating systems built on the Linux kernel, including from the Unified Registry of the Ministry of Digital Economy.

• An effective solution for transferring the IT infrastructure of organizations from foreign analogues to Russian software.
  Integration into the MS Active Directory infrastructure without making any changes to the domain structure.

• Migration scenarios from Windows to Linux.
  Specially developed tools for applying group policies and managing domain objects; typical migration scenarios are published in the documentation.

• Cost savings when using the software package.
  Reducing the cost of managing a mixed IT infrastructure and the opportunity to involve staff with a basic level of qualifications in management.

• Intuitive and user-friendly interface.
  IT administrators will not need to retrain, the management tools are made similar to the usual tools in Windows OC*.

• The basis of the solution is the international free Samba project.
  A large community of developers, constant development and updating, the most relevant improvements, recognition by organizations around the world, and extensive use experience.

• Openness of the solution.
  Source codes are available, and group policy templates have been published. You can adapt the solution to the needs of a specific organization. There is no danger of being tied to a vendor (vendor lock-in).

The Alt Domain software package

• includes the Samba DC domain controller (s);
• Remote Configuration Database Management Module (ADMC) — manages objects in the domain and group policies, implemented as a simple graphical tool, runs on Linux;
• a graphical module for entering a computer into a domain;
• graphical module for editing client configuration settings (GPUI) — allows you to edit group policy settings;
• a utility for applying policies on the target Linux OS and version tracking (GPUpdate);
• an analytical tool that generates reports on the application of group policies (GPResult);
• diagnostic tools;
• ready-made templates for group policies (published on an international resource).

1. Get an SSH key pair to connect to a virtual machine (VM).

2. Create a VM from a public image. Under Image/boot disk selection, go to the Cloud Marketplace tab and select Alt Server. Under Access:

   • Enter the username in the Login field.
   • Paste the contents of the public key file in the SSH key field.

   Save the VM public IP address.

3. Connect to the VM over SSH. To do this, use the username you set when creating the VM and the private SSH key you created earlier.

• Management of a mixed (heterogeneous) IT infrastructure
• Administration of computers with the Alt OS, in the Windows domain using tools similar to Microsoft tools, support for domain schemas 2012, 2012R2, 2016, 2019
• Gradual transition from MS Active Directory to Alt Domain without loss of IT infrastructure performance
• Ensuring fault tolerance of the IT infrastructure (replication between domain controllers)
• Grouping computers for centralized administration according to uniform rules
• Managing user rights in groups
• Creation of group policy templates
• Setting the time interval for group policy reapplication
• Single point of authentication (single sign-on technology, SSO)
• Security Features (Kerberos)
• Remote installation and regular software updates on all computers of the group
• Integration of services and equipment
• File and folder management
• Display links to available network resources on the desktop

Basealt SPO
During the trial period, Basalt SPO provides free technical support to users of the Alt Server in Yandex Cloud, which can be obtained on the Installation instructions and the Administrator’s Guide.

Yandex Cloud
Yandex Cloud does not provide technical support for this product. If you have any issues, please refer to the respective developer’s information resources.