Abstract
Samba allows GNU/Linux to act as
a file and/or printer server for Windows® machines. Even
though this wizard can help configure primary and backup domain
controllers, we will concentrate here on the most common,
standalone server configuration.
Enter the workgroup to be served by your Samba server and the server's NetBIOS name (Figure 15.3, “Choose the Workgroup”). You can either create a new workgroup or choose an existing one, please refer to your network administrator if you are unsure.
Then you have to specify a descriptive name for your Mandriva Linux server, as shown in Figure 15.4, “Server Banner”. This is the description Windows® machines on your network get when requesting more information about the server. You may just accept the default or choose whatever name you want.
Finally you can adjust the log facility parameters. Keep the defaults unless you have specific needs.
When the Samba server is configured you can use the Samba share wizard to create new shares and manage existing ones. Please note that it is only available in Expert Mode.
Run the Samba share manager, select Public
share and proceed to the next step. Figure 15.5, “Samba Public Share Setup” shows an example of a public
share, writable by everyone with files hosted on the
/usr/local/samba/shares/public
folder in the
server.