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<p>Initial conversion from Docbook</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{Linux in a Windows World/TOC}}<br /> Most Windows-dominated networks use SMB/CIFS for sharing files and printers. The importance of this protocol on such networks makes Linux software for handling it a potentially valuable tool. The Linux server suite for SMB/CIFS is known as ''Samba'', and it's described in the first three chapters of this part of the book. [[Linux in a Windows World/Sharing Files and Printers/Basic Samba Configuration|Chapter 3]] describes global Samba configuration options required to get Samba to work and to take on a handful of other modest duties. [[Linux in a Windows World/Sharing Files and Printers/File and Printer Shares|Chapter 4]] covers defining Samba ''shares''—directories and printers to be shared with clients. [[Linux in a Windows World/Sharing Files and Printers/Managing a NetBIOS Network with Samba|Chapter 5]] describes configuring Samba as a ''domain controller'', which can authenticate users for other servers. The fourth and final chapter of this part of the book, [[Linux in a Windows World/Sharing Files and Printers/Linux as an SMB/CIFS Client|Chapter 6]], describes Linux SMB/CIFS client operations. These can be important both when Linux is running on a desktop system and for some types of server operations, such as a Linux backup server (which may take on the file-sharing client role in order to back up Windows systems). Between these functions, Linux can take on some of the most important server functions routinely held by Windows systems in a Windows network—sharing files, sharing printers, and authenticating users. ([[Linux in a Windows World/Centralized Authentication Tools|Part III]] describes other authentication protocols and also covers using Linux as an NT domain client.)<br /> <br /> Samba is a complex server suite. This book can cover the basics of Samba operation, but if you want to take advantage of Samba's more exotic features, you may want to consult a separate book on the server, such as ''Definitive Guide to Samba 3'' (Apress) or ''Using Samba'' (O'Reilly).</div>

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