I need to configure open suse to act as a file server and central storage location for about 15 windows clients.

the major things I need to implement are a shared folder on the server for each client and a central shared folder on the server that ALL clients can access.

Whats the most efficient way to set this up ??

I know the request is a bit vauge for the specific use but I honestly haven't even gotten a chance to sit down for a 1-on-1 with the linux server yet (which is already in place)

any tips or help would be greatly appreciated

Thanks in advance

Mike


PS - I've been using Suse on my home desktop since 8.1 so I understand the distro, just NOT as a server.

I should be pretty easy with Samba, since you usually allow /home access which lets each user access their home folder on the server. Of course, you have to set up all of the users. Then add a share for the group folder. Samba is well documented and tons of examples are on the 'net.