Linux Samba Server Administration : Craig Hunt Linux Library

by Smith, Roderick W.

• ISBN13: 9780782127409
• ISBN10: 0782127401
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-12-12
• Publisher: Sybex

Summary

Authoritative Answers to All Your Samba QuestionsLinux Samba Server Administration is the most complete, most advanced guide to Samba you'll find anywhere. Written by a leading Linux expert, this book teaches you, step-by-step, all the standard and advanced Samba techniques you'll need to make Linux and UNIX machines operate seamlessly as part of your Windows network. Throughout, scores of clear, consistent examples illustrate these techniques in detail-so you stay on track and accomplish all your goals. Coverage includes: Installing Samba Setting up file sharing Setting up printer sharing Using Samba as a client Setting up a working user authentication system Using automation to expand Samba's capabilities Setting up Samba as a domain controller Configuring NetBIOS name server functions Configuring Samba for optimal interoperation with other servers Managing user accounts Optimizing Samba for maximum speed Securing Samba against intrusion Using Samba as a backup server Troubleshooting Samba Configuring Samba to work with a variety of client OSs About the Library The Craig Hunt Linux Library is an eight-book set that provides in-depth, advanced coverage of the key topics for Linux administrators. Topics include Samba, System Administration, Sendmail, Apache, NFS and Automounter, and Linux Security. Each book in the library is either written by or meticulously reviewed by Craig Hunt to ensure the highest quality and most complete coverage of networking professionals working specifically in Linux environments.

Author Biography

Roderick W. Smith has long used and administered a wide variety of OSs in cross-platform network environments, using Samba and other servers. He is the author of four other books, including The Multi-Boot Configuration Handbook and Linux: Networking for Your Office.

Table of Contents

Introduction	xx
Part 1 How Things Work	1	(58)
An Introduction to SMB/CIFS	3	(30)
Integrating SMB/CIFS into Linux	33	(26)
Part 2 Essential Configuration	59	(166)
Installing Samba	61	(26)
GUI Configuration Tools and the smb.conf File	87	(38)
Configuring File Sharing	125	(32)
Configuring Printer Sharing	157	(38)
Using Linux as an SMB/CIFS Client	195	(30)
Part 3 Advanced Configurations	225	(152)
Automation	227	(20)
Samba as an NBNS Server	247	(16)
Configuring Domains	263	(22)
Local and Routed Browsing	285	(30)
Tuning Samba for Optimum Performance	315	(34)
Integrating Samba into a Broader Network	349	(28)
Part 4 Maintaining a Healthy System	377	(146)
Samba Security Considerations	379	(46)
Managing Accounts	425	(18)
Backups	443	(48)
Troubleshooting	491	(32)
Appendices	523	(78)
Appendix A Configuration Reference Guide	525	(32)
Appendix B OS-Specific Issues	557	(36)
Appendix C The GNU GPL	593	(8)
Index	601