Samba-3 by Example: Practical Exercises to Successful Deployment [Paperback]

John H. Terpstra (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0131472216 | ISBN-13: 978-0131472211 | Publication Date: April 8, 2004

This book comprehensively documents step-by-step proven, working examples of Samba deployments. It is the perfect follow up book to the Official SAMBA-3 HOWTO and Reference Guide (0131453556). If you want to deploy Samba-3 with least effort, or if you want to become an expert at deploying Samba-3 without having to search for every piece of detail from the HOWTO, this book is the ticket to your destination. Each chapter begins with the description of a case problem and sets out specifications for the design of a solution. The second part of the chapter provides a detailed discussion of a fully documented step-by-step implementation. All example case configuration files, scripts and other tools are provided on a CDROM. This book is descriptive, provides detailed diagrams, and makes deployment of Samba-3 a breeze. Samba has an installed base of 12m, 30% of which are expected to update to Samba 3. Microsoft Windows Server has an installed base of about 16m, between 10-15% of which are expected to migrate to a non-Microsoft solution like Samba.

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From the Back Cover

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 environments—with 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.

CD-ROM Included

CD-ROM contains all example configuration files, scripts, and tools covered in the book.

About the Author

JOHN H. TERPSTRA is a long time member of the Samba Team, a loose-knit group of about 30 people who contribute regularly to Samba. He co-authored The Official Samba-3 HOWTO and Reference Guide.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR (April 8, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0131472216
• ISBN-13: 978-0131472211
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.9 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,977,125 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars No fluff, all examples, Samba 3 features to the max, May 3, 2004

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Bryan J. Smith (Orlando, FL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samba-3 by Example: Practical Exercises to Successful Deployment (Paperback)

First off, I was a contributing author on Samba Unleashed. Samba Unleashed is now over 4 years old, written for Samba 2.x.

I have been loosely following Samba 3, largely implementing Samba 2.2 with NIS and pGINA. Although I am very familiar with Kerberos, I have not tackled Samba 3 with it yet, let alone LDAP. So I was looking for a good update on Samba 3.

This book starts out slow, but it's "no fluff" -- rim with examples and specifics on what you want to use. Nothing to fancy in the beginning, but just enough for the newbie -- although they'll still need to be somewhat Linux experienced. Chapter 1 was a nice touch with sniffing and explanations for the seasoned network admin, although could be a bit of overkill for the newbie.

The book quickly shifts into higher gears on Samba 3's capabilities in latter chapters, a testament to its focus on the latest'n greatest. The LDAP and Kerberos information is accurate and to-the-point. It "cuts through the bull" and gets to the specifics -- especially on some of the FUD out there surrounding Samba (when the reality is some so-called "weaknesses" are not Samba, but CIFS/SMB itself).

Definitely a book for those that want to "just get running now," from Samba newbie to seasoned author. ;-ppp

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Real world scenarios - that work, June 24, 2004

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P. Cayley "Technology Evangelist" (Pacifc Northwest) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samba-3 by Example: Practical Exercises to Successful Deployment (Paperback)

John Terpstra had done a great job showing how SAMBA can be used in real world scenarios. The scenarios are representative of both the environments and customer needs that I have had to address as a consultant. More importantly, it was great to read a book from the Open Source community that was not a diatribe against Microsoft, but rather focused on how one gets Windows and UNIX/Linux working seamlessly in a heterogeneous environment.

The open and honest discussion around interoperability with Windows versus replacing Windows is quite informative. The book did not contain hyperbolic discussions around the technical or ethical benefits of Open Source. This is a book that I would recommend to friends from either the Windows world or FLOSS space (Free/Libre/Open Source Software).

Chapter 10, "Active Directory, Kerberos, and Security," was especially helpful and informative. I particularly appreciated the examples showing both the UNIX and Windows approaches to various problems. The thorough drilldown on the technical underpinnings and explanation of the historical issues gives a good perspective. This chapter helped me understand SAMBA coexistence/interoperability in Active Directory based environments. Having details on security, performance, locking, and the real world conundrums that arise made it possible to translate the books scenarios to my specific needs.

The book is easy to read and clearly details the steps required when setting up your SAMBA environment. The book includes some great references, and lots of accurate, step by step guidance. Overall, I would highly recommend this book to anyone trying to set up and use SAMBA.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Samba fileserver book around, June 7, 2004

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K. Dannehl (somewhere in the uSA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samba-3 by Example: Practical Exercises to Successful Deployment (Paperback)

When I finished this book I decided that I had to recommned it because it is extremely helpful. There aren't many good examples of using Samba to solve real world fileserver problems on the web and none on any system man page that I have found, so it's a wonderfull reference. The chapter on using Samba with Windows is also very helpful Altogether this stuff makes it a great reference and a must have for me.

I would recommend this book to anybody who needs a fileserver and is considering using SAMBA...even before any of the "administering" type books.