Overview |
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Samba/iX is a suite of programs which work together to allow
clients to access a server's file space and printers via the Server
Message Block (SMB) protocol. Samba is the SMB file server that
runs on MPE/iX release 6.0. It allows the MPE/iX shell operating
system to act as a file and printer server for SMB clients which
are mainly for Microsoft LAN Manager and compatible products. These
compatible clients can be Windows for Workgroups, Windows 95, Windows
NT, or other clients.
Initially Samba/iX was written for UNIX; now it also runs
on MPE/iX, NT, and other operating systems. Samba/iX provides the
file and printer sharing services between NT and HP3000 systems.
The user can redirect disks and printers to MPE disks and printers
from Windows NT, Windows 95, LAN Manager, or other clients.
A generic UNIX program that is part of the Samba/iX suite
has also been ported to MPE/iX Shell operating system. This program
allows UNIX or MPE users to use an FTP-like interface to access
file space and printers on any other SMB servers. This capability
enables these operating systems to act like a LAN server or Windows
NT server.
Major Components |
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Samba/iX contains programs like SMBD
and NMBD to provide server functionality.
It also contains utilities like SMBCLIENT
or NMBLOOKUP to provide client
functionality.
For more information, refer to "Introducing Samba/iX" in chapter
10, "Technical Articles."
