Linux: File Sharing Services

Learn about how to set up and configure Linux file sharing services using essential systems and protocols.

Introduction

• Welcome
• What you should know
• Choose a file sharing solution

1. Configure FTP

• File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
• Configure the FTP server
• Connect to the FTP server from a client
• Secure the FTP server
• Manage users and access
• Troubleshoot FTP problems

2. Configure Samba (CIFS/SMB)

• Samba and CIFS/SMB
• Set up a Samba server
• Connect to a Samba server
• Add a group file share
• Connect to a share on a Windows domain
• Troubleshoot Samba
• Mounting options and automount

3. Configure NFS

• Network File System (NFS)
• Set up an NFS server
• Connect to an NFS server
• Troubleshoot NFS
• Automount an NFS share at boot

Conclusion

• Next steps