Samba Security and Troubleshooting
In This Chapter
Testing thesmb.confFile Samba and Firewall Software Testing Basic Client/Server Network Connectivity Testing Samba Client/Server Network Connectivity Checking the Samba Logs Samba Network Troubleshooting Basic Samba Security Conclusion
Configuring Samba for your office or home can provide many advantages. By encouraging users to store files on a central file server you can simplify data backup and, in some cases, software installation and maintenance.
Unfortunately, the initial configuration of Samba can be tricky. Many simple steps need to be executed in the correct order, and one small slip up can have big repercussions. This chapter explores the ways in which you can recover from those mistakes that you couldn't avoid.
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