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Samba

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What is Samba?

Samba is an open-source implementation of the Server Message Block (SMB) networking protocol. It enables file and printer sharing between computers running Microsoft Windows and Unix-like operating systems, such as Linux and macOS. Commonly used to integrate Linux servers into Windows domains or provide file sharing services to mixed-OS environments.

What other technologies are related to Samba?

Samba Competitor Technologies

NFS is a file sharing protocol primarily used in Unix-like systems, competing with Samba's CIFS/SMB for file sharing.
mentioned alongside Samba in 10% (2k) of relevant job posts
NIS (Network Information Service) is a directory service used in Unix-like systems, sometimes used for user authentication, placing it as a possible competitor in certain scenarios.
mentioned alongside Samba in 9% (250) of relevant job posts

Samba Complementary Technologies

Tools and techniques for performance management and troubleshooting are complementary to Samba, helping to ensure optimal operation and diagnose issues.
mentioned alongside Samba in 95% (93) of relevant job posts
Network vulnerability scanners help identify security weaknesses, including those related to Samba configurations, making them complementary.
mentioned alongside Samba in 77% (72) of relevant job posts
AutoFS can be used to automatically mount Samba shares when they are accessed, making it complementary.
mentioned alongside Samba in 47% (84) of relevant job posts

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