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 third step is necessary if you select the Custom export option.
Who is Allowed to Share Folders
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 a special group
(named fileshare
) 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 6, “Managing Users and
Groups”).
Choose the Export Protocol
You must now choose which protocol to use for file sharing. Check one or both of the following:
SMB. If most of your users use Windows® systems, this is the preferable protocol to select.
NFS. If most of your users use UNIX® systems (such as GNU/Linux), this is the preferable protocol to select.
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.
Lastly, if you
have activated the
Custom option to allow the users to share
folders, you are prompted to launch
UserDrake. There you can add
those users to the
fileshare
group.
Users Can Now Share Folders. Once users are allowed to share data, they can select the folders to be shared through their preferred file manager .