Linux/Windows File Sharing

Othman AlmazrooaCEN Student, Eastern Kentucky

University

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OUTLINE

OpenSuse Installing Samba server YaST tool Enable file sharing Windows XP as client

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MOTIVATION

Learn more about the Linux world and specifically about openSuse

It provides background on how to work with servers

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INTRODUCTION

File sharing will make your job easier

Saves time Increases the security

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PROBLEMS

Loss of data due to no backup Installing a server will take a

significant amount of time and an expert is needed for setup

The network is not secure enough

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SOLUTION

Having a server where everybody saves their work, will lower the possibility of losing data instead of using a jump drive or copy the data to a CD

It will save time by having a folder where the authorized users can share information instead of sending e-mails, especially with large size files

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SOLUTION

By installing the Samba server, it will be easier to control the shared files, and make the network more secure

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RESULTS

OpenSuse is a user friendly software comparing to other Linux systems

No need to use command line OpenSuse is free software

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Setup

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Setup

Hardware: - Two computers- Switch- Two wires

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Setup

Software: - OpenSuse - Samba server - Windows XP

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Creating a shared folder

Installing openSuse - Update - Check the network interface - Create an admin/root password

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Creating a shared folder

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Creating a shared folder

Using the YaST tool

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Creating a shared folder

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Creating a shared folder

Installing Samba server - Adding/creating folder - Setting a number for maximum

users - Booting options

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Creating a shared folder

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Creating a shared folder

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Creating a shared folder

Turn on the SWAT service Turn on the smb, smbfb, nmb

service

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Creating a shared folder

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CONCLUSIONS

OpenSuse is a great free tool The file sharing service is

demanded in every work environment

It is secure and safe to share files without contacting the outside world

Always update

Linux/Windows File Sharing

Questions?