Samba on Linux, RaspiOS, Debian Samba is a reimplementation of the SMB (Server Message Block) network protocol, allowing Linux computers to seamlessly integrate into Microsoft Active Directory ...

A Linux server is a powerful server that operates using a Linux-based open-source operating system (OS). It can serve a wide range of functions, including hosting websites and applications, managing ...

If you want it to access any windows shares, or access any of its files from a windows machine then you'll need to install samba on it. If you are just talking unix to unix then you can use NFS but ...

Easy and secure file sharing between Mac and Linux using SMB protocol simplifies collaboration and backups. Preparing Mac for ...

One of Samba's strengths is you can use it to blend your mix of Windows and Linux machines without needing a separate Windows NT/2000 Server. In this article, we describe some recommended methods for ...

I currently have a samba server that has one user and one group that gives access to everything on the server. The need to start implementing some access control has arisen. Currently there is no LDAP ...

Last month, I began a multipart series of articles on how to build a secure file server based on Samba for local (non-Internet-facing) use. I gave an overview of file server security goals, described ...

Explore the differences between NFS and SMB for local file sharing, including speed, compatibility, and setup complexity.