- Copyright 2004
- Edition: 1st
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Book
- ISBN-10: 0-13-147221-6
- ISBN-13: 978-0-13-147221-1
Get Samba running right, the first time . . . every time!
Here’s the Samba-3 cookbook you’ve been searching for! This book’s complete configuration files, step-by-step implementation instructions, network diagrams, and automated scripts make Samba-3 deployment a breeze. From small office networks to enterprise environments, here are proven configurations and expert guidance you won’t find anywhere else. Long-term Samba Team member John H. Terpstra covers all these scenarios, and more:
- “No frills” Samba servers: replacing Windows 9x peer-to-peer networks and supporting Windows 2000 and XP clients
- Small- to-mid-sized networks requiring basic security, user groups, and remote access
- Secure, scalable networks with domain logons and roaming profiles
- Deploying Samba in environments that utilize routers and firewalls
- Improving network user experience through desktop profile controls, policy controls, and folder redirection
- Full-fledged enterprise network environments—with hot tips to enhance availability and performance
- Migrating seamlessly from Windows NT 4 to Samba-3
- Adding UNIX/Linux clients and servers to your existing Windows networks
- Guidance for integration of Samba-3 into your Microsoft Active Directory Domain
- Configuration guides for DHCP, DNS and OpenLDAP servers to get the most out of your Samba network
- Includes guidelines for estimating server hardware needs
If you’re a Windows network administrator responsible for deploying or managing Samba, Samba-3 by Example is your indispensable resource.
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Table of Contents
About The Cover Artwork.
Acknowledgments.
Foreword.
Preface.
List Of Examples.
List Of Figures.
List Of Tables.
1. Networking Primer.
Requirements and Notes. Introduction. Exercises. Dissection and Discussion. Questions and Answers.
2. No Frills Samba Servers. Introduction. Assignment Tasks. Questions and Answers.
3. Small Office Networking. Introduction. Dissection and Discussion. Implementation. Questions and Answers.
4. Secure Office Networking. Introduction. Dissection and Discussion. Implementation. Questions and Answers.
5. The 500-User Office. Introduction. Dissection and Discussion. Implementation. Questions and Answers.
6. Making Users Happy. Introduction. Dissection and Discussion. Samba Server Implementation. Samba-3 BDC Configuration. Miscellaneous Server Preparation Tasks. Windows Client Configuration. Key Points Learned. Questions and Answers.
7. A Distributed 2000 User Network. Introduction. Dissection and Discussion. Implementation. Questions and Answers.
8. Migrating NT4 Domain to Samba-3. Introduction. Dissection and Discussion. Implementation. Questions and Answers.
9. Adding UNIX/Linux Servers and Clients. Introduction. Dissection and Discussion. Implementation. Questions and Answers.
10. Active Directory, Kerberos, And Security. Introduction. Dissection and Discussion. Implementation. Questions and Answers.
11. Integrating Additional Services. Introduction. Dissection and Discussion. Implementation. Questions and Answers.
12. Performance, Reliability, and Availability. Introduction. Dissection and Discussion. Guidelines for Reliable Samba Operation.
A. Appendix: A Collection of Useful Tid-Bits. Joining a Domain: Windows 200x/XP Professional. Samba System File Location. Starting Samba. DNS Configuration Files. Alternative LDAP Database Initialization. The LDAP Account Manager. Effect of Setting File and Directory SUID/SGID Permissions Explained. Shared Data Integrity.
B. The GNU General Public License. Glossary. Subject Index.