Setting Up a Samba Server

To set up a Samba server, do the following:

1. Prepare the Samba server:

   1. Start YaST as root.

   2. Install the samba package.

   3. Create a directory, for example, /srv/share.

2. Create the server configuration:

   1. Select Network Services > Samba Server.

   2. Select one of the workgroups or enter a new one, for example, Penguin.

   3. Check Primary Domain Controller (PDC)

   4. Set During Boot if the Samba service should be started every time your computer boots. Otherwise set Manually.

   5. Activate Open Port in Firewall if you use a firewall.

3. Create your Windows share:

   1. Change to the Shares tab and click Add.

   2. Enter a name and description. The Share Name is used for accessing the share from your clients. Share Description describes the purpose of the share.

   3. Select your path, for example, /src/share.

   4. Proceed with OK.

   5. Activate Allow Users to Share Their Directories.

4. Provide a password for all users that are allowed to use this service:

   smbpasswd -a tux

   For easier configuration, just hit Enter to leave the password empty. Take into account that the usernames on your Windows and Linux computers are probably different. Configuring a consistent user base for both Windows and Linux is beyond the scope of this document.

5. Start the Samba server:

   rcnmb start
   rcsmb start