linux file server and windows AD
 

hi all,
i need suggestion on the following scenario.
we have a client requirement wherein they have a linux file server (RHEL 4/5) and windows DC and end users on windows and linux.
right now this is all the information i have. i have been asked to check the feasibility on this.
would it be sensible to share the files on the file server over samba to the windows AD and when users authenticate they are directed to their shared drives.
but this i feel would put a lot of load on the AD server.
how do i go about this?
i can add a RHEL machine to windows AD, but howto go about using it as a file server, i m not too sure.
thanks

Not a networking question. Moved to Linux - Server.