The Official Samba-3 Howto and Reference Guide

by John H. Terpstra and John H. Terpstra Editor

Fully Updated to Reflect Major Improvements and Configuration Changes in Samba-3.0.11 through 3.0.20+! You've deployed Samba: Now get the most out of it with today's definitive guide to maximizing... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0131882228
• ISBN13: 9780131882225
• Release Date: August 2005
• Publisher: Pearson
• Length: 944 Pages
• Weight: 3.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.9" x 7.0" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Best Samba Reference

Samba is fairly simple at its basic configuration. When things start getting large and complex is when this book really shines. The authors give examples and scenarios of small simple configs and works their way up to very complex configs. Consider who the authors are and you can only expect the best.

A printed version of the great online doc.

The book is great, it gives you all background, detailed description, step by step guides etc. All you need to know about samba is there. However you should keep in mind that this is pretty much a printed version of http://us1.samba.org/samba/docs/man/ , so the same content is available for free on the web site. I personally like old school paper books, that's the only reason I bought it. If you don't care, maybe you should check out the site first and it might be all you need.

Become a SAMBA Guru painlessly :-)

This book is a great step by step guide, reference, and learning tool. The organization allowed me to drill into those areas of interest without having to wade through unnecessary details. When I wanted to drill into the technology - the information was there! I was able to find concise, accurate instructions, as well as theory and background. I think it is especially helpful to the Windows skilled sysadmin who is looking to deploy or support UNIX interoperability. Having the help files at the end of the book was also very helpful. I would recommend this book to anyone who has both Linux/Unix and Windows systems!

Everything you ever need to know about MS Domains and Samba!

What a fantastic reference! Not only does this fully explain how to install and configure Samba, but this includes how to troubleshoot and "insert" Samba in to a fully functioning Microsoft environment. This book includes a fantastic overview, and detailed discussion of how the Microsoft domain model works - invaluable for using Samba effectively.The endless tidbits of information were invaluable to me when installing and configuring. For instance, just what happens when you run SWAT the first time..., How to get a sample server up quickly..., How to connect from UNIX/Linux clients... And, how to use LDAP authentication.I highly recommend this HOWTO for anyone using Samba.

Official Samba-3 saved my day!

I have already used the content of this book in many consulting jobs and have found it very useful. The content is geared to helping a Microsoft centric sysadmin with not only Microsoft concepts but with providing an alternative to using windows for file and print services. If your customers are like mine they want a choice.I highly recommend this book. A must read.