Open-source software suite that implements the SMB/CIFS Network Layer Protocols.
It allows for seamless file and print sharing between Linux/Unix servers and Windows clients or servers.
Integration with Active Directory (AD)
Version 3 allows a Samba server to be a full member of an Active Directory Domain. Version 4 Samba server provides a Domain Controller (DC).
Tools
- Administration/RPC: rpcclient
- File Access: smbclient