file sharing on linux clients using win2000 server

tulip4heaven · 01-09-2005, 11:25 PM

Dear Sir,

Hi,

I m using win200 Server and linux9.0 on clients systems , which services should i start on linux clients so clients able to share files on the network.

Is there any need to change any settings on win2000 server while server is working fine and clients are also working fine using DNS.

I just need to share files

I m new to linux file sharing so plz answer me in detail and in steps

Thanks in Advance

musicman_ace · 01-10-2005, 02:08 AM

Last I check "linux" wasn't a distro. Are you using Redhat 9.0?

Assuming the share is on the linux client, you need samba. If you are accessing a Windows share from linux, you can use the command line smbclient, smbmnt, or smbmount.

It will also matter if this is a Domain security or workgroup. Probably a little more info on what you are doing will help

tulip4heaven · 01-10-2005, 02:40 AM

Dear Sir,

I m using linux 9.0 , i just want to share files between linux computer , is there any little step by step tutorial with graphical pics to setup samba on linux clients

or i need to do something on win2000

musicman_ace · 01-10-2005, 03:42 AM

#1. Is the shared folder located on the linux client or Windows Server?

#2. Are clients accessing other client's shared folders? (yes/no)

#3. Is this a domain or workgroup, in other words, do they log on with network IDs?

#4. Does the Windows Server need access to client shares? (yes/no)

I'm failing to see where the server enter the equation and therefore why it was included in the post. Sounds like NFS should do all you need.
If you answer these 4 questions, I can guide you through the process. And for the record, you don't have linux 9.0 as the kernel is only at 2.6.10. Your distrobutions version is 9.0 which is what I was asking for.

tulip4heaven · 01-10-2005, 05:49 AM

Dear Sir,

Thanks for reply.

Acctually i have windows200o server with dns setup.

i made a entry of dns record as client'machine name and that ip in win2000

then i enter that ip and machine name with domain name on the client system.

my linux client cannot access shared folders of each other. i can see any option of sharing in the properties window of a folder like window.

yes i also want that windows should access linux client shared files.

Sorry for my poor english

Thanks