On April 22, 2026, one day after sambaXP, the first official Himmelblau Workshop will take place in Göttingen.
At last year’s sambaXP, David Mulder presented “Azure Entra ID authentication in Samba using the Himmelblaud daemon.”
Since then, the project has evolved rapidly and moved from technical introduction to practical deployment.
The 2026 workshop builds on that foundation and is aimed at:
- Linux system administrators
- Identity and Entra ID engineers
- Intune and device management teams
- IT professionals managing hybrid Linux environments
Participants will work hands-on with Linux clients, both with and without GUI, and configure:
- Entra ID authentication
- Multi-factor login
- Policy enforcement
- License management
- Intune-based device management
The session uses the current stable Himmelblau release. Entra ID accounts are provided, so no personal tenant or prior setup is required.
If you are responsible for integrating Linux systems with Entra ID and want to move from protocol discussion to implementation, this workshop provides a structured, practical environment.
Registration for the workshop is required and available here: sambaxp.org
