Server

In addition to the SAMBA suite of file and printer sharing server applications, Ubuntu also includes other powerful server applications designed to provide additional network server functionality to Windows clients similar to the functionality provided by actual Windows servers. For example, Ubuntu offers centralized management of network resources such as computers and users via Directory Services, and facilitates the identification, and authorization of computers and users via Authentication Services.


The following sections will discuss SAMBA and the supporting technologies, such as Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) server, and Kerberos authentication server in more detail. You will also learn about some of the available configuration directives available the SAMBA configuration file which facilitate network integration with Windows clients and servers.

* License

* Ubuntu Server Guide Index