Samba is a very large piece of software—approaching Apache in terms of complexity and number of configuration options. In this chapter, the focus will be on setting up solid, general-purpose servers. High-end needs are best served by other sources, such as Sams Teach Yourself Samba in 24 Hours (ISBN: 0672316099). The Samba Web site is also a great source for information (www.samba.org).
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