Linux Samba Server Administration (Craig Hunt Linux Library)

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 628 pages
• Published by: Sybex
• Edition: 1st Edition November 13, 2000
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0782127401
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0782127409
• Book Dimensions: 9 x 7.6 x 1.5 inches
• Weighs: 2.5 pounds

Product Description
Authoritative Answers to All Your Samba Questions

Linux Samba Server Administration is the most complete, most advanced guide to Samba you’ll find anywhere. Written by a leading Linux expert, this book teaches you, step-by-step, all the standard and advanced Samba techniques you'll need to make Linux and UNIX machines operate seamlessly as part of your Windows network. Throughout, scores of clear, consistent examples illustrate these techniques in detail—so you stay on track and accomplish all your goals. Coverage includes:

• Installing Samba
• Setting up file sharing
• Setting up printer sharing
• Using Samba as a client
• Setting up a working user authentication system
• Using automation to expand Samba's capabilities
• Setting up Samba as a domain controller
• Configuring NetBIOS name server functions
• Configuring Samba for optimal interoperation with other servers
• Managing user accounts
• Optimizing Samba for maximum speed
• Securing Samba against intrusion
• Using Samba as a backup server
• Troubleshooting Samba
• Configuring Samba to work with a variety of client OSs

About the Library
The Craig Hunt Linux Library is an eight-book set that provides in-depth, advanced coverage of the key topics for Linux administrators. Topics include Samba, System Administration, Sendmail, Apache, NFS and Automounter, and Linux Security. Each book in the library is either written by or meticulously reviewed by Craig Hunt to ensure the highest quality and most complete coverage of networking professionals working specifically in Linux environments.

Book Info
A complete, advanced guide to Samba written by a leading Samba expert. Gets the reader up to speed on the theory and protocols at the heart of Samba, then moves through Samba's basic functionality, and then zips ahead to advanced techniques. Offers security information and shows how to integrate Linux and Unix in with Windows. Softcover.

Reader Reviews
Ok, firstly, I am *not* a fan of Microsoft File Sharing (SMB/Samba) as it is usually set up poorly, and quite insecurely. That said... There are times where one has no choice but to use Windows Networking, and truth-be-told, the Samba implementation of the SMB protocol (Windows Networking) is (in my opinion) faster, less buggy, and more secure than the native Windows version. Now, as with any network file sharing scheme, the System Admin *must* know how to properly configure & secure the system. That is where this wonderful book comes in. Within these 600+ pages, Mr. Smith shows he understands his topic like the back of his hand, deftly helping newbie and experienced SA alike with both the basic configurations of file & print sharing, as well as esoterica of the SMB protocol suite. Another feature about this book that I find exemplary is that the author speaks to *Nix admins about Windows file sharing like *Nix admins, not Windows admins trying to figure out how to share a file with a Unix user. This is very important to keep the number of pages about how to use "cat" "less" "vi" or other common tools to a minimum... Overall, this is one of the best Samba books I have found, and highly recommend it to anyone deploying Windows file sharing in a mixed environment.