Re: Setting up a File Server

From: Clive Menzies (clive_at_clivemenzies.co.uk)
Date: 11/09/05

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    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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