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SQL Server on Linux uses the GSSAPI and SSSD service for Active Directory (AD) authentication activities. Thus, Kerberos is the path for success for AD authentication and just in case you have to troubleshoot a problem I have a few tips.
My Short Story
I was encountering an issue on my Ubuntu 16.04 system but not on my Centos 7 system joined to the same domain (realm.) I followed the common guidance for using Active Directory with SQL Server on Linux – no luck. In fact, at times I could get it working, reboot the machine and then it would fail.