In our company we would like to install Ubuntu server for file sharing, is it possible to use Ubuntu as file server for windows based client Operating systems.
what is the procedure to make Ubuntu file server, and i have installed Ubuntu 12.4 server.
File Servers
If you have more than one computer on a single network. At some point you will probably need to share files between them. In this section we cover installing and configuring FTP, NFS, and CUPS.
SOURCE -> File Servers
Windows Networking
Computer networks are often comprised of diverse systems, and while operating a network made up entirely of Ubuntu desktop and server computers would certainly be fun, some network environments must consist of both Ubuntu and Microsoft® Windows® systems working together in harmony. This section of the Ubuntu Server Guide introduces principles and tools used in configuring your Ubuntu Server for sharing network resources with Windows computers.
Securing a Samba File and Print Server
Samba Active Directory Integration
SOURCE -> Windows Networking
