How to Set Up a File Share Server with Samba and Linux
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“Zoned For Geeks”
Join me in this detailed walkthrough where I demonstrate how to set up a robust file share server using Samba on a Linux system. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced IT professional, this tutorial is designed to provide you with clear, step-by-step instructions to make the process as straightforward as possible.
Linux Commands:
Update your server:
sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade
Create your share director and set permissions
sudo mkdir /share
sudo chmod 777 /share
Install Samba
sudo apt install samba
Edit the samba confi
sudo nano /etc/samba/smb.conf
Add your samba user
sudo smbpasswd -a [username]
Set services to auto start on startup
sudo systemctl enabel smbd
sudo systemctl enabel nmbd
Restart samba services
sudo systemctl restart smbd
sudo systemctl restart nmbd
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