Samba
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About
Samba is an open-source implementation of the SMB protocol and Active Directory services for Linux and UNIX-like systems. It provides file and print sharing, Active Directory Domain Controller functionality, and integration with Windows networks. Samba is widely used in enterprise NAS, HPC, and cloud storage environments.
Problem
Linux and UNIX systems lack native support for SMB file sharing and Active Directory integration required to interoperate with Windows environments.
For
Linux and UNIX system administrators integrating with Windows networks
How it works
Samba implements the SMB protocol and Active Directory services on Linux/UNIX, allowing those systems to act as file servers, print servers, or Active Directory domain controllers.
Business model
open-source
Status
launched