The Likewise NIS Migration Tool

Automate Migration of Linux and Unix Users and Groups to Active Directory

The Likewise Enterprise NIS migration tool imports Linux, Unix, and Mac OS X password and group files -- typically /etc/passwd and /etc/group -- and automatically maps their UIDs and GIDs to users and groups defined in Microsoft Active Directory.

The migration tool also generates a Windows automation script to associate Unix and Linux UIDs and GIDs with Active Directory users and groups. Before committing the changes, you can resolve ambiguous user names and other conflicts.

The migration tool includes a variety of options to ease your NIS migration to Active Directory and to handle your unique set of requirements:

  • Migrate account information to the organizational units that you want.
  • Create groups in Active Directory to match your Linux and Unix groups.
  • Generate scripts to repair file ownership and group settings.
  • Change the GID of imported users to that of the AD Domain Users group.
  • Automatically set an alias for each migrated user.
  • Generate Visual Basic scripts to migrate users and groups in an automated and custom way.
  • Modify GIDs during migration.
  • Select only the groups and users that you want to migrate from your full list of groups and users.
  • Set the home directory and shell for migrated users.
  • Filter out standard Unix and Linux accounts, such as mail and news.
  • Modify UID information during migration.
  • Use NIS map files to migrate netgroups, automounts, and other services to Active Directory.

Learn more about overcoming the barriers to integrating Linux and Unix with Active Directory.