As Linux makes its way into previously Microsoft-only environments, whether in a server or desktop capacity, it is likely that Samba becomes involved in the process of integrating the systems. Hot on ...

Want to give an old PC a new lease of life? Why not transform it into a Linux server for your home/small business network? Why build your own Linux server? It's a good question. The answer is simple: ...

Many small businesses think the servers they use all run Windows operating systems, but many file server appliances are Linux-based systems using Samba for interoperability with their Windows or Mac ...

The big file-sharing leap came with Samba 4. That release brought Linux an Active Directory (AD) domain controller. With that version, Samba gained the ability to share files with both old and new ...

Last month, I began a multipart series of articles on how to build a secure file server based on Samba for local (non-Internet-facing) use. I gave an overview of file server security goals, described ...

Getting a little tired of one Windows SMB (Server Message Block) security problem after another? Want a reliable and fast file and print server without the Windows server headaches? Then, may I ...