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 environmentsÑwith 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.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
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| John Terpstra | John H Terpstra is CEO/President with PrimaStasys, Inc. A company that mentors Information Technology companies and facilitates profitable change in practices. John is also CEO of Fabuluss Software, Inc. Ñ an innovative company that is working to popularize next generation desktop productivity enhancements.
He is a member of the formation committee of the Desktop Linux Consortium and a long term member of the Samba-Team (a major Open Source project).
John is a well known contributor and visionary in the open source community with a very active commercial focus. He a member of the Open Source Software Institute Advisory Board. He has worked with the LSB, Li18nux (now OpenI18N.Org), and is a best selling author of "The Official Samba-3 HOWTO and Reference Guide," ISBN: 0131453556. He has other books in production.
John has worked with The SCO Group (previously Caldera Inc.), TurboLinux Inc., in VP level positions. Prior to moving to the USA in 1999, John founded and managed Aquasoft Pty Ltd (Aust.) for 10 years. He as a Graduate Diploma in Marketing (with Credit), UTS Aust. and an Applied Science Certificate in Chemistry, QUT (Aust.). |
