Samba Server Administration Course Overview

To ensure that you gain the maximum benefit from our Samba Server Administration course, we recommend that you possess the following prerequisites before enrolling:

• Basic understanding of networking concepts, including IP addressing, netmasks, and routing.
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix command line interface and basic system administration tasks.
• Knowledge of file system permissions and user/group management in Linux/Unix.
• Some experience with Windows operating systems, as Samba interacts with Windows networking protocols.
• Understanding of the role and purpose of a server within a network environment.

These prerequisites are designed to provide a foundation that will help you to effectively engage with the course material and understand the concepts being taught. They are not intended to be barriers to entry but are rather minimum recommendations that will enhance your learning experience.

Target Audience for Samba Server Administration

The Samba Server Administration course provides in-depth training on managing Samba servers, aimed at IT professionals dealing with cross-platform file sharing.

• System Administrators managing Linux/Unix and Windows interoperability
• Network Administrators responsible for maintaining a mixed OS environment
• IT Support Technicians requiring knowledge in Samba server setup and maintenance
• Linux Administrators looking to implement Samba for file and print services
• Windows Server Administrators seeking to integrate Linux resources into their network
• Security Specialists focusing on network resource access controls
• IT Professionals interested in learning about Samba's role in Active Directory environments
• DevOps Engineers who manage infrastructure where Samba plays a role in automation and resource sharing
• Technical Consultants providing solutions for cross-platform file and print service issues
• IT Infrastructure Architects designing systems that include Samba servers for resource sharing

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this Samba Server Administration?

Introduction to Learning Outcomes:

In the Samba Server Administration course, participants will master the installation, configuration, and management of Samba servers, ensuring secure and efficient file and print services across different operating systems.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

• Install and set up the Samba server on a host system, understanding the roles of the smbd and nmbd daemons.
• Configure Samba using smb.conf, including the global and share-specific settings, and verify configurations with testparm.
• Manage user access by adding Samba users and employing different security models such as user, domain, and ADS authentication.
• Share directories and printers across the network, addressing common issues with home directory sharing.
• Utilize Samba client utilities like smbclient and mount with CIFS to access shares and send print jobs from various systems.
• Implement security measures, including IP-based access control, share-level security, and user/group restrictions.
• Handle Unix/Windows filesystem differences by setting default file permissions and emulating Windows features like Recycle Bin.
• Configure and use the Samba Web Administration Tool (SWAT) for easier management of Samba settings.
• Integrate Samba with Microsoft Active Directory Services (ADS), using Winbind and Kerberos for seamless cross-platform authentication.
• Understand and configure Samba with LDAP for centralized authentication, managing user information in a directory service.