How to create a network share via Samba on Linux

Samba is an SMB/CIFS network protocol used to provide file and print services to Microsoft clients. Samba can also be used as part of an Active Directory domain. Samba uses TCP/IP protocol for communication.

Get the installation instructions below using CentOS 6.3, but the steps below will also apply to CentOS 5.

Step 1: Install Samba

$ sudo yum install samba       ## CentOS and Redhat systems 
$ sudo dnf install samba       ## Fedora 22+ systems 
$ sudo apt install samba       ## Debian based systems

Step 2: Create an account for authentication

Now create an account with Authenticated system account to access the samba share.

$ useradd marc
$ passwd marc

Step 3: Configure the shared directory

Now, you need to use samba to access the directory.

$ mkdir / opt / shared

Add the following content to the Samba configuration file /etc/samba/smb.conf at the bottom.

[shared]
comment = Public Stuff
path = /opt/shared
public = yes
writable = yes
valid users = marc
write list = marc

Step 4: Restart the Samba service

$ systemctl restart smbd.service
$ systemctl restart nmbd.service

Step 5: Access the Samba share

To test your setup , you need to access the shared location from your Windows system. Open the run window on Windows operating system and type below.

//192.168.1.90/publicshare/

Change IP using samba server IP address. If prompted for authentication. Authorize the usage account created in step 2.

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