A guide to the cross-platform file server covers common configurations, security settings, connectivity, and performance.

Explains how to centralize configuration information using LDAP, covering topics including access control, distributed directories, managing printers, interoperability, and scripting.

Product Description: Author and Samba Team Member Gerald Carter dedicates most of this book to the processes of installing and configuring Samba, distinguishing between both Linux/Windows, and UNIX/Windows-based systems. He discusses the mechanics of file sharing across the dual platforms and expertly outlines the means necessary to remedy common problems, including helping to identify which version of Samba you are running and where to look for the patch or bug fix you will need to resolve it...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)