# 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. ## 👀 Preview ```shell $ 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
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