The Bottom Line
Definitive text on Samba designed primarly for those adding Linux servers to Windows networks.
Pros
- Step-by-step instructions for Windows client setup
- Detailed study of the Samba configuration file
- Shows use of Samba as a primary domain controller
Cons
- Becoming dated, does not cover Windows XP
Description
- Chapter 1 introduces Samba and shows what the software package can do for your network.
- Chapter 2 demonstrates downloading, installing, and testing Samba on a UNIX system.
- Chapter 3 contains step-by-step instructions for configuring some Windows clients to use Samba.
- In Chapter 4, the basic options for configuring disk shares in Samba are explored.
- Chapter 5 covers browsing, filesystem differences, and various other advanced Samba sharing topics.
- In Chapter 6, Samba security features like users, groups, and passwords are examined.
- Chapter 7 documents printing and name resolution with Samba.
- Chapter 8 contains additional Samba information mainly for programmers.
- Chapter 9 presents some Samba troubleshooting ideas and resources.
- Appendicies describe SSL, performance tuning, commands, and Samba quick reference data.
Guide Review - Using Samba - A File and Printer Server for Heterogeneous Networks
Samba supports sharing of files and printers across different operating systems -- mainly between Windows and UNIX environments. In recent years, Samba enjoyed a surge in popularity among network administrators looking to configure Linux servers for use on Windows networks or as a replacement for Windows servers.
This O'Reilly book emerged in 2000 as a definitive guide to Samba. It covers Samba from the perspective of a user and administrator. Readers will learn about the Samba software package as well as many of the key differences between UNIX and Windows operating systems from the networking point of view.
Though the book is starting to show its age, it remains a useful guide for those looking to learn about resource sharing with Samba.
