Linux › Section L · Network file transfer and sharing › Topic L.2
File sharing with Samba
Copying files moves them; sharing lets several machines work on the same files in place. Samba lets a Linux machine share directories with Windows and macOS using their native protocol, SMB, and lets Linux reach shares on Windows servers too.
In this topic
- Why share files, and what it costs
- Samba and SMB
- smb.conf: the global section
- Defining a share
- Home directories and printers
- Samba passwords
- Worked example: sharing a team folder
- The client side: smbclient
- Worked example: mounting a Windows share
- Common mistakes to avoid
- Key takeaways
This topic is part of Wuanberri Pro. Checking your access…