# The Official Samba-4 HOWTO

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## Attribution

## Introduction to SMB networks

Not everybody is already familiar with SMB networks and the jargon used in such networks. This part describes the evolution of SMB, how the protocol is structured and what Samba can be used for.

NT admins, already familiar with SMB networks, are probably only interested in the chapter about Samba itself.

## Samba 4 Basics

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## Network model

A SMB server is used in a certain network type (workgroup, domain, active directory) with a specific role (stand-alone, primary domain controller, backup domain controller, etc) in that network. Samba has to be configured according to that role. Each of the chapters in this part describes how to configure Samba for a specific role.

## Network Model: Share-based security

## Network Model: User-based security

## Network Model: NT4-style domains

## Network Model - Active Directory

## Common services

Independent of the role the server has, it can provide services. Examples of services are printing, user management, authentication, etc.

## Clients

Samba includes a number of different clients for accessing SMB file, print and other services. Pretty much every service can be access using a command-line utility, though there are several GUI clients available as well.

## Appendices