Setting up a File Server
First off, I'd like to say that I'm relatively new to Debian and some Linux, but have been using computers for a decade now, so feel free to use technical terms with me. Smile
I wanted to set up a file server using Samba--I thought the idea of creating a small, home network using my old box's would be sort of neat. I'd hate to see them go to waste anyway. I'm pretty new to networking on Linux also, so feel free to give me any and all pointers towards any related subjects, not exluding security and telling me how stupid I am for doing something a certain way.
I installed the base Debian, along with the file server packages. Then I went ahead and downloaded X and fluxbox for a light GUI, since it is an older machine. I tinkered with the samba configuration file, putting in some options that another online site said I should. http://www.aboutdebian.com/lan.htm is the site if you're wondering (and by the way, the conf file looked nothing like the one listed there).
Now my question is.. What next? What do I need to do to make sure it will correctly connect to the network? What files should I edit? Any tips and pointers are definitely welcome. I would also like to know how to make SSH the default everything. Meaning, I want it required in order for someone to FTP to the box. Hell, any type of remote calling I want guided by SSH. And any tips on editing securetty properly and securely are welcome as well. Thanks for your tips!
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