network protocols

Delve into the nuances of Samba server configurations through our extensive guide. Understand basic settings in `smb.conf`, the differences between user-level and share-level security, and how to handle complex setups like standalone and domain member servers. Ideal for network administrators, learn about Samba's capabilities for optimized integration between Linux/Unix and Windows systems, including support for file sharing and printing across networks.

This comprehensive guide dives into IP routing and traffic control in Linux environments, offering step-by-step instructions on using tools like `ip`, `netstat`, and `tracepath` for network routing. It explores the `tc` command for traffic management which helps in bandwidth optimization and congestion management, vital for effective network administration.

This blog post explores the use of `ftp` and `sftp` for secure file transfers in Linux. It highlights FTP's security flaws, namely its unencrypted data transfers, and contrasts this with the encrypted transfers provided by SFTP, a part of the SSH protocol. The tutorial covers installation via `apt`, `dnf`, and `zypper`, and offers practical command examples for effective file management, emphasizing the importance of preferring secure protocols like SFTP for data confidentiality and integrity.