Re: Setting up a File Server
On (08/11/05 22:14), Kent West wrote:
> White-Hat` (sent by Nabble.com) wrote:
>
> >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.
>
> Which you might not want, since this is a "file server" rather than a
> workstation. You don't need X for a simple file server, and the
> additional packages just introduces complexity that increases the risk
> of a vulnerability/hole showing up in your server, not to mention the
> extra drive space it takes.
You might find something useful in these notes:
http://www.clivemenzies.co.uk/selfhelp/FileServer_Install_manual.html
Regards
Clive
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