Samba File Sharing on Linux

Introduction

In this project, you will learn how to install and start the Samba service on your Linux system. Samba is a free software that implements the SMB (Server Message Block) protocol, which allows for file sharing between different computers on a local area network.

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$ sudo service smbd status
* smbd is running

🎯 Tasks

In this project, you will learn:

• How to install the Samba service on your system
• How to start the Samba service and verify that it is running

🏆 Achievements

After completing this project, you will be able to:

• Set up a file sharing service on your Linux system using Samba
• Understand the basics of the SMB protocol and how it enables file sharing on a local network
• Confidently manage the Samba service on your system, including starting, stopping, and checking its status