[aklug] Re: Network Set Up Project

From: Jon Reynolds <jonr@destar.net>
Date: Tue Feb 12 2008 - 21:21:14 AKST

Inline, cuz' it's kewl.

Bob Cortez wrote:
> On Feb 12, 2008 5:11 PM, barsalou <barjunk@attglobal.net> wrote:
>> Nothing really special...it'd need a samba client, but most probably
>> already installed on your workstation.
>
>
> Well I'm able to "see" and access the two windows boxes that have locations
> of smb:// . However I can't see the newly installed Samba server, nor does
> it see any of the ubuntu boxes, but it does recognize the two windows
> installations. Obviously I have a ways to go to get Samba server/client
> installed and configured correctly. Should I post the contents of my
> smb.config file?
>
Yes.
>>
>> We are making an assumption here that most of your infrastructure is in
>> place. You already have a DHCP server, your using your ISP for DNS
>> resolution.
>
>
> I'm not sure that's a safe assumption. I have a pretty straight forward set
> up. I go from my DSL modem, to my router to my PC's. I don't know if that
> means I have a DHCP server or not.... if I do, I don't know where it is. I
> do use my ACS for DNS resolution. All boxes currently have Internet access
> through the router/modem and I can print to the network printer. So yes,
> the basic infrastructure is in place... I think.
>
What are the ip addresses of your boxes?
>>
>> We may need to create your own local DNS server, but we can obviate
>> some of the complexity of that by modifying host files by hand until
>> you get the base system working...really depends on your comfort level.
>
>
> I prefer to use GUI when possible, but the terminal doesn't scare me. I got
> my start with computers back when DOS was the only game in town. So I
> don't mind getting my hands a little dirty.
>
>> I'd say just keep plugging along and start throwing questions at the list.
>
>
> Well the first thing is to get the Samba Server set up correctly. What do
> you suggest?
>
> Bob
>
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