Register Shared Folders

Introduction:

When we configured Linux, we set up Samba to share 2 directories; a public one and Steve's home directory.

Aim:

Register both of these directories on the PC.

Requirements:

• Linux is installed and configured.
• Likewise for Samba.
• The network is connected and up.

Procedure:

On the Server:

• Log in as root.
• Open Terminal.
  
• # cd /home/public
• # vi public_test.txt
• i(nsert) some text, save and exit.
• # chmod 777 public_test.txt
• # cd /home/steve
• # vi steve_test.txt
• i(nsert) some text, save and exit.
• # chmod 777 steve_test.txt
  

On the PC:

• Register lisa as a share:
• -Start-
• -My Network Places-
• [Search]
• Computer name: lisa [Search]
• Two locations are found (not sure why):
• Samba 3.0.14a-2 (Lisa)
• Samba 3.0.14a-2 (lisa)
• Double-click either one of them.
• Enter a linux user's name and password:
• Username: steve
• Password: *********
• You should see three items:
• public
• steve
• Printers and Faxes
• Navigate to public and steve in turn and open the test files you created.
• Close 'My Network Places'.

Testing:

• Check share is registered:
• -Start-
• -My Network Places-
• Check that there are 2 new folders here, one for public on lisa, the other for steve on lisa.