Adjust SMB Settings
Adjust SMB Settings
In the "SMB" section, you can configure the global Samba settings. These include managing local Samba users as well as connecting to Active Directory.
Local SMB Users
Create User
➤ Click the "Add" button in the "Users" section under "SMB".
➤ Fill in all the information accordingly in the following window.
➤ Save the new user by clicking the "Save" button.
Edit User
➤ Select the corresponding user in the "Users" section under "SMB".
➤ Open the edit dialog by double-clicking on the user.
Delete User
➤ Select the corresponding user in the "Users" section under "SMB".
➤ Delete the user by clicking the "Remove" button.
Connection to Active Directory
To use users and groups from Active Directory, connect the Silent Brick System to Active Directory as follows:
➤ Click the "Edit" button in the "SMB" section under "Active Directory".
➤ Fill out the edit dialog accordingly:
Value | Description |
|---|---|
Domain | Enter the complete domain name (e.g. 'fast-lta.intern') |
Browser Comment | This is an optional value and will be displayed as a comment in the Explorer if desired. |
Domain Name ( pre-Windows 2000) | The short name of the domain. (e.g. 'fast-lta') |
AD Domain Controller Name | The full DNS name of the primary domain controller (e.g. 'dc01.fast-lta.intern') |
Use WINS Server | If a WINS server is in use, it can be entered here. |
NTLMv2 Authentication | Especially in newer Windows Server versions and secure environments, it may be necessary to enable NTLMv2 authentication. |
Username | Enter the username of a domain admin. This is required to add the machine to the domain. User data will not be stored! |
Password | Enter the corresponding password. User data will not be stored! |
➤ Click the button "Enable Active Directory Support."
Removing from Active Directory
To remove the Active Directory setting, proceed as follows:
➤ Click the "Edit" button in the "SMB" section under "Active Directory".
➤ In the following dialog, enter the username and password of a domain administrator.
➤ Click the button "Disable Active Directory Support".