Chapter 6. Working with Samba

In this chapter, we will cover:

  • Configuring Samba as a standalone server and enabling home directories
  • Adding, deleting, and disabling a Samba user
  • Providing a network recycle bin for Samba
  • Hiding files and folders with Samba
  • Creating a custom share folder for a specific user or a group of users

Introduction

This chapter contains a collection of recipes that focuses on the needs of today's file-sharing environment by simplifying the process of configuring Samba as a standalone server and enabling home directories; adding, deleting, and disabling a Samba user; providing a network recycle bin for Samba; hiding files and folders with Samba; and creating a custom share folder for a specific user or a group of users.

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