# The Official Samba 3.2.x HOWTO and Reference Guide

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## General Installation

### Preparing Samba for Configuration

This section of the Samba-HOWTO-Collection contains general info on how to install Samba and how to configure the parts of Samba you will most likely need. PLEASE read this.

## Server Configuration Basics

### First Steps in Server Configuration

Samba can operate in various modes within SMB networks. This HOWTO section contains information on configuring Samba to function as the type of server your network requires. Please read this section carefully.

## Advanced Configuration

### Valuable Nuts and Bolts Information

Samba has several features that you might want or might not want to use. The chapters in this part each cover specific Samba features.

## Migration and Updating

## Troubleshooting

## Reference Section