Linux Samba Server Administration

Linux 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

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.

Contents

Introduction
Part 1: How Things Work
Chapter 1: An Introduction to SMB/CIFS
Chapter 2: Integrating SMB/CIFS into Linux

Part 2: Essential Configuration
Chapter 3: Installing Samba
Chapter 4: GUI Configuration Tools and the smb.conf File
Chapter 5: Configuring File Sharing
Chapter 6: Configuring Printer Sharing
Chapter 7: Using Linux as an SMB/CIFS Client

Part 3: Advanced Configurations
Chapter 8: Automation
Chapter 9: Samba as an NBNS Server
Chapter 10: Configuring Domains
Chapter 11: Local and Routed Browsing
Chapter 12: Tuning Samba for Optimum Performance
Chapter 13: Integrating Samba into a Broader Network

Part 4: Maintaining a Healthy System
Chapter 14: Samba Security Considerations
Chapter 15: Managing Accounts
Chapter 16: Backups
Chapter 17: Troubleshooting
Appendix A: Configuration Reference Guide
Appendix B: OS-Specific Issues
Appendix C: The GNU GPL
Index