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.

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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 : 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.