Thanks to the proliferation of IoT devices Samba is everywhere. But what if you want to use it the "normal" way? You know, as a DC and file server for a large number of users? What happens when you need to parse the directory for a list of disabled users and take action? Or have regular helpdesk guys deal with locked files? For regularly running scripts what returns queries faster; pdbedit or ldapsearch? Perhaps you'd like to setup a linux based hotdesk that will automatically RDP into whatever workstation a user happens to be logged into elsewhere on campus. How to you remotely (and securely) request that information from Samba? How about a website that acts as a password reset portal? (don't forget your input validation!) During this talk I will outline and demo a number of scripts and hacks used to make Samba work for our organization (including links to source code). Linux Australia: http://mirror.linux.org.au/pub/linux.conf.au/2019/c1/Monday/Dirty_Samba_hacks_to_make_your_life_easier.webm YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dte0ovSNGLk