Samba-3 by Example: Practical Exercises to Successful Deployment (Bruce Perens Open Source) - Softcover

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JOHN H. TERPSTRA is a long time member of the Samba Team, a loose-knit group of about 30 people who contribute regularly to Samba. He co-authored The Official Samba-3 HOWTO and Reference Guide.

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Get Samba running right, the first time . . . every time!

Here’s the Samba-3 cookbook you’ve been searching for! This book’s complete configuration files, step-by-step implementation instructions, network diagrams, and automated scripts make Samba-3 deployment a breeze. From small office networks to enterprise environments, here are proven configurations and expert guidance you won’t find anywhere else. Long-term Samba Team member John H. Terpstra covers all these scenarios, and more:

• “No frills” Samba servers: replacing Windows 9x peer-to-peer networks and supporting Windows 2000 and XP clients
• Small- to-mid-sized networks requiring basic security, user groups, and remote access
• Secure, scalable networks with domain logons and roaming profiles
• Deploying Samba in environments that utilize routers and firewalls
• Improving network user experience through desktop profile controls, policy controls, and folder redirection
• Full-fledged enterprise network environments―with hot tips to enhance availability and performance
• Migrating seamlessly from Windows NT 4 to Samba-3
• Adding UNIX/Linux clients and servers to your existing Windows networks
• Guidance for integration of Samba-3 into your Microsoft Active Directory Domain
• Configuration guides for DHCP, DNS and OpenLDAP servers to get the most out of your Samba network
• Includes guidelines for estimating server hardware needs

If you’re a Windows network administrator responsible for deploying or managing Samba, Samba-3 by Example is your indispensable resource.

CD-ROM Included

CD-ROM contains all example configuration files, scripts, and tools covered in the book.