Samba As Linux File Server.

What is Samba ?

Introduction of Samba (Linux File Server). Samba is derived from word SMB, whick means Session Message Block. Samba is a protocol used to exchange data between Linux and windows machines.

Now we are going to configure samba as file server. we will share files on linux server and access them on windows xp machine.
File Server : [wp_ad_camp_2]
Server Details
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OS = Centos 5.5
Name = samba.broexperts.com
IP = 192.168.0.200

Installation
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  # yum install samba

Now Edit smb.conf file which is located on this location

 file path = /etc/samba/smb.conf

First of all create backup of orignal file.

 # cp /etc/samba/smb.conf /etc/samba/smb.conf.orignal

Let’s edit smb.conf file and replace it with these contents

 # vi /etc/samba/smb.conf

smb.conf file contents
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[global]
workgroup = WORKGROUP # Workgroup Name
comment = Samba File Server of www.broexperts.com # Comments
hosts allow = 192.168.0. 127. # Allowed Networks
security = user
os level = 64
encrypt passwords = yes
preferred master = yes
domain master = yes
wins support = yes

# Availabe Shares
[MyData]
comment = MyData Share for Windows Clients
path = /data/mydata # This Directory Should be present
read only = no
browseable = yes
valid users = h.haider

save & exit

Start Service

 # service smb start

start on boot

 # chkconfig smb on

We use a valid user account of samba server for authentication.

create user = h.haider

 # useradd h.haider

Generate samba password of h.haider user

 # smbpasswd -a h.haider

Now you can Access this share from windows machine using h.haider user.