Samba is an open-source software suite that runs on Unix/Linux based platforms but is able to communicate with Windows clients like a native application.

So Samba is able to provide this service by employing the Common Internet File System (CIFS).

At the heart of this CIFS is the Server Message Block (SMB) protocol.

What is the use of Samba server in Linux?

Linux Samba Server is one of the powerful servers that helps you to share files and printers with Windows-based and other operating systems. It is an open-source implementation of the Server Message Block/Common Internet File System (SMB/CIFS) protocols.

How do I start Samba on Linux?

Setting up the Samba File Server on Ubuntu/Linux:

• Open the terminal.
• Install samba with the following command: sudo apt-get install samba smbfs.
• Configure samba typing: vi /etc/samba/smb.conf.
• Set your workgroup (if necesary).
• Set your share folders.
• Restart samba.
• Create the share folder: sudo mkdir /your-share-folder.