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Modules - File Sharing - Windows-Samba

[edit] Overview

Your ClarkConnect system provides file serving capabilities for a Windows network. Among other tasks, you can use the software for backup file storage, and sharing printers.

[edit] Installation

If you did not select this module to be included during the installation process, you must first install the module.

[edit] Configuration

[edit] Basic Configuration

The basic configuration for the Windows/Samba file server is straightforward -- at the very least, you will want to change the Name, Workgroup and Comment. If you are using Windows PCs, you will be able to see your ClarkConnect box through your Network Neighborhood.

[edit] Name

The name of the system as it appears on Windows Networks.

[edit] Workgroup

The Windows Network workgroup. If you are configuring your system as the primary domain controller (PDC) then this is also the name of the domain.

[edit] Comment

The comment is a short description for the system.

[edit] WINS Server / WINS Support

If you plan on using VPN or have more than two local networks, we strongly recommend that you enable a WINS server on your network. If you already have a WINS server, you can enter the IP address of the server in the WINS Server field. Alternatively, the ClarkConnect system can be configured as a WINS server on your network. Enable the WINS Support option. More information on WINS is available in this Howto.

[edit] PDC - Primary Domain Controller

If you would like your ClarkConnect system to act as a primary domain controller (PDC), you can configure the settings.

	Warning!

You must be using version 4.1 or higher for PDC mode

[edit] Status

Toggle this field to enable/disable PDC mode.

[edit] Administrator

Select a user account for PDC administration. This account will be used to add computers systems to the domain.

[edit] Logon Fields

Review the Samba documentation for configuring the Logon fields.

[edit] Common File Shares

• The homes folder contains private user folders.
• The printers icon will appear if you configure a shared printer.
• The shared folder is for public file sharing.
• The website folder contains the files for your web site.
• The ftpsite folder contains the files for your web site.

[edit] Custom File Shares

To add custom file shares, use the Flexshare groupware tool (Enterprise and Community Edition only).

[edit] Advanced Configuration

For some installations, you may need to fine tune the Windows/Samba file sharing software. Please review the Samba documentation before changing these settings.

[edit] Security Type

If you are using ClarkConnect as a PDC, this should be set to Domain, otherwise it should be set to User. If you want to disable user authentication, you can set this option to Share (not recommended).

[edit] Domain Master

If you do not have a Windows server running on your network, you may want the ClarkConnect system to act as the Domain Master (in other words, the "boss" of the Windows Network). You should also set the OS Level to 50 or higher.

[edit] Local Master

In most cases, this should be set to Automatic.

[edit] OS Level

See the Domain Master section.

[edit] Troubleshooting

Due to a feature in Microsoft networking, you may not see the ClarkConnect system in Network Neighborhood right away; sometimes it takes several minutes to appear. A quick way around this "feature" is to use the Find Computer tool and typing typing the IP address of the System.