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NOTE: CentOS Enterprise Linux is built from the Red Hat Enterprise Linux source code. Other than logo and name changes CentOS Enterprise Linux is compatible with the equivalent Red Hat version. This document applies equally to both Red Hat and CentOS Enterprise Linux.
Chapter 14. Samba
Samba is an open source implementation
of the Server Message Block (SMB) protocol. It allows the
networking of Microsoft Windows®, Linux, UNIX, and other operating
systems together, enabling access to Windows-based file and printer
shares. Samba's use of SMB allows it to appear as a Windows server
to Windows clients.
The third major release of Samba, version 3.0.0, introduced
numerous improvements from prior versions, including:
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The ability to join an Active Directory domain by means of LDAP
and Kerberos
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Built in Unicode support for internationalization
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Support for Microsoft Windows XP Professional client connections
to Samba servers without needing local registry hacking
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Two new documents developed by the Samba.org team, which include
a 400+ page reference manual, and a 300+ page implementation and
integration manual. For more information about these published
titles, refer to Section
14.9.3 Related Books.
Samba is a powerful and versatile server application. Even
seasoned system administrators must know its abilities and
limitations before attempting installation and configuration.
What Samba can do:
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Serve directory trees and printers to Linux, UNIX, and Windows
clients
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Assist in network browsing (with or without NetBIOS)
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Authenticate Windows domain logins
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Provide Windows Internet Name Service (WINS) name server
resolution
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Act as a Windows NT®-style
Primary Domain Controller (PDC)
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Act as a Backup Domain Controller (BDC) for a Samba-based
PDC
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Act as an Active Directory domain member server
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Join a Windows NT/2000/2003 PDC
What Samba cannot do:
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