Samba

A Samba server can be deployed as a full Active Directory Domain Controller (Samba AD/DC), providing authentication to domain users – whether Linux or Windows.

• Set up a Samba AD Domain Controller
• Join an Active Directory domain

Set up sharing services

Samba can be configured as a file server or print server, to share files and printers with Windows clients.

• Set up a file server
• Set up a print server

Access controls

• Share access controls
• Create AppArmor profile
• Mount CIFS shares permanently

Legacy options

These options are now deprecated, but still available.

• NT4 domain controller
• OpenLDAP backend

See also

• Explanation: Introduction to Samba