Samba configuration

itd_pac · 04-23-2006, 05:17 AM

hello to all, Im new here on the forum site and also a linux newbie. I just installed my first linux box (redhat 9) on top of my Xp machine using a virtual software - VMworkstation, I want to setup my samba so that i can access it to to other pc, using windows platform. can anyone help me how to set it up, step by step config. and also whats the use of SWAT and how to use it.. thanks and i appreciate your help.

Kethinov · 04-23-2006, 09:59 PM

SWAT is a graphical tool that uses a web interface in your web browser to configure Samba. But you don't need it.

Easiest way to setup a samba share that Windows will be able to see goes something like this:

1. If you haven't already done so, install Samba.
2. Open up a terminal and become root.
3. Edit /etc/samba/smb.conf
4. At the bottom of that file, insert something that looks like this:

Code:

[sharename]
path = /
writable = yes

5. Then create access permissions by running smbpasswd username which will prompt for a password for whatever user that is.
6. Run /etc/init.d/samba restart or just reboot Linux. Then your share will be active.

itd_pac · 04-25-2006, 10:25 PM

thanks for the reply. i have configured samba the same way with your instructions and samba now working.. thanks to all who have shared their knowledge.