Samba - Sharing Files with Win 7

samba_ubuntu_win7

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install samba
#we need a different username and password for sambaserver
#for convenience, the user and passsword could be same as the username we are logged in linux
sudo smbpasswd -a <user_name>
#optional if the user is not the owner of the folder
#if apache and the user has is not owner(usually root) we need to chmod  with and chown
#sudo chmod 2775 /var/www -R
#sudo chown root:<user_name> /var/www
sudo chown <user_name> /var/opt/folder
#create a folder to be shared
mkdir /home/<user_name>/<folder_name>
#make a copy of smb.cnf for safety
sudo cp /etc/samba/smb.conf /etc/samba/smb.conf_orig
#edit the samba configuration file 
sudo nano /etc/samba/smb.conf
#edit this line, if windows has other name than WORKGROUP in Network
workgroup = My_Workgroup_Name_As_Appear_in_Windows
#add these lines---------
[<folder_name>]
path = /home/<user_name>/<folder_name>
valid users = <user_name>
read only = no
writeable=yes
-------------------------
#restart the samba
sudo service smbd restart
#END OF SHARING PROCEDURE


#check if the config file parameters are ok
testparm
#to access the network share
sudo apt-get install smbclient
#list shares
smbclient -L //<HOST_IP_OR_NAME>/<folder_name> -U <user>
#connect to the samba server and use there the command line for different opts, like cd,ls,l;
use help for more informations
smbclient //<HOST_IP_OR_NAME>/<folder_name> -U <user>
#to acces the network from a browser:
#Linux
smb://<HOST_IP_OR_NAME>/<folder_name>/
#Windows
\\<HOST_IP_OR_NAME>\<folder_name>\
#to list the available shares
smbclient -L //<ip_or_host_of_the_linux_or_win>
#other commands http://www.computerhope.com/unix/smbclien.htm
#for convenience mount on Linux what you have shared in Win with:
sudo mount -t  cifs -o username=<username> //<10.22.72.29>/<shared_folder> </pathtomountdestination> -o rw

#Note: Linux permissions has priority over Samba permissions !
#Options for smb.conf file permissions:
#1.- if a user has abbility to create/modify
read only = Yes/No # 
#2. -access wihtoue entering a password
guest ok
#3. -specify if user has write access to the share
writeable = Yes
#4. a write access list of users or groups
write list = rocky tony
#5. -read
read list
#6. - shares  only to specific users or groups
valid users
#7. invalid users or groups- denied access
invalid users


#Windows note: Check your sharings before making shares with Linux, if security is a concern:

In Control Panel -> Network and Sharing -> Advanced sharing options -> Work or Home
Turn Network Discovery ON
Turn File and Printer Sharing ON
Turn Pubilc folder sharing OFF (this can be changed once it's working)
Set File Sharing Connections to 40 bits encryption.
Turn Password Protected Sharing OFF
Enable User Accounts and Passwords for sharing

In Folder Options -> View
Turn off The Sharing Wizard

In Control Panel-> Administrative Tools -> Services
Set Computer Browser to Manual
Set Homegroup Listener to Manual (Disable if it starts)
Set Homegroup Provider to Manual (Disable if it starts)
Set SSDP discovery to Automatic.

In Control Panel -> Network and Sharing -> Adaptor Settings -> Local area (or Wireless) Connection -> Right Click-> Properties
Uncheck Internet Protocal V6.

Reboot your computer.