This is especially true for those of you who are coming from a Windows background: Understanding Linux File Permissions Sudo apt-get install samba Creating usersīefore we get stuck into how we go about creating users and sharing folders we need to have a firm understanding of the concepts behind Linux File Permissions. Using the Command Line: another way of installing samba on your server is by typing the following two commands either directly onto your server or via Putty: If you do not have the Synaptic Package Manager installed (it is not installed by default under Lucid or Karmic) then you can install it by issuing sudo apt-get install synaptic from a Terminal or Putty session. Next click the Apply button and then the Apply button once again for confirmation. Choose any additional packages too if prompted. Type samba in the Quick Search box and then place a check against samba in the list of results returned and click Mark For Installation. Using the gnome desktop: choose System -> Administration and then Synaptic Package Manager from the menus. If you’ve not been following this guide from the start and/or do not have Samba installed then you can install samba in one of two ways: via the gnome desktop or via the Command Line. Having lots of lovely space on your new server is no good if nothing other than the server itself can see it! So, let’s share some drives and folders using Samba so they can be seen by other computers and devices on your network. Create Users, share drives and folders across the network
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