Abstract
This tool enables you to share files with other users of
your computer network. File sharing can be done on heterogeneous
systems such as GNU/Linux and Windows®.
The file-sharing configuration is done in two simple steps: determining who can export folders, and then which protocol to use. A 3rd step is necessary if you select the Custom export option.
First of all, you must determine who will be able to share folders. Here are the different available options:
No sharing. Prevents users from sharing data with others.
Allow all users. All users are allowed to share data with others.
Custom. By
choosing this option, only users within the same
fileshare
group will be allowed to share
data. If you choose this option, the
fileshare
group will be created and, as a
3rd step, you will be prompted to
run UserDrake in order to add the allowed users to this
group (see Section 7, “Managing Users and Groups”).
Then you must choose which protocol to use for file sharing. Check one or both of the following:
SMB. If you want your users to share files using Windows® systems.
NFS. If you want your users to share files using UNIX® systems (such as GNU/Linux).
Once you have checked the appropriate boxes, click on . The required packages will be installed, if needed. If you uncheck a previously checked box, the corresponding service will be stopped.
Once users are allowed to share data, they can select the folders to be shared through their preferred file manager.