Domain structure recomendations

[pike (Michael Kicks)]

@robb

but I would prefer to move the mailserver to a VPS in a DC in order to eliminate the restricted amount of (contracted) mailboxes.

@robb evaluate than LDAP-connected Apps like WebTop, NextCloud, SOGo must contact LDAP server at every login

Mailserver, LDAP, external user accounts: what if

@Robb is trying to create an alternative for ICT structure. He’s considering to put his mailserver into VPS and connect it with a remote userbase (via VPN) for consolidate the user accounts db into one place. Therefore it’s my example: install a server with user account database install a mailserver which fetches the user account database from this authentication server connect them via VPN connection AND public internet What happens if the mailserver loose for a consistent and undefine…

@robb

Ideally I would like to reduce the amount of user databases, with a minimum of impact on the ICT environment.

Any service outside the GREEN network who’s connecting to user database needs constant access to user list.