Samba is an open source program that allows end-users utilizing SMB/CIFS clients to access files, printers and other commonly shared network resources. Samba is commonly used on Linux computers, allowing the network shares to be accessed by other computers, such as those running Microsoft Windows.

CIFS, Network terms, SMB

  • See the smbclient command page for additional information about this Linux and Unix command.
  • The official Samba website.
  • Network and network card help and support.