How to setup a Linux File Server


Recommended Posts

  Fredde87 said:
what kind of fileserver? Like samba (for windows)? Just setup a distro with networking support and install (if not included) samba....

584830264[/snapback]

As simple as that ?

Do I have to turn off the GUI by editing the configuration text file to boot up in runlevel 3 ???

I havent decided on the distro yet.

I want it to be as efficient as possible so turning off the GUI will help preserve the resources right ? Also Windows v Linux File Server benches or speed comparisions would be handy if somebody know of something on those lines.

edit: Something like this ...

0_4537_2196106_00.gif

If its more recent like Red Hat 9.0 v Windows Server 2003

You will find conflicting results in testing. For example:

http://www.mindcraft.com/whitepapers/first-nts4rhlinux.html favors Windows

and

http://www.kegel.com/nt-linux-benchmarks.html favors Linux/Samba

Most of the "Windows is better" results are off Microsoft-commisioned tests, where MS specs out how the machines are set up (often using known configs that are unfavorable on Linux). The independant ones generally use standard/typical configs for eash OS and test off of that.

As for a GUI, no you don't need to install any X Window system on your box. No Window Managers, either (obviously, if you don't have X capability). Reducing the number of installed packages will make your Linux box more secure (less items to be vunerable to exploit) and run faster (less items! :p ). You can manage the server remotely via command-line (via ssh), or by GUI (via webmin and using a web browser on your remote PC).

It would be interesting to grab an old PC ('386 or '486 if you have one) and set up a file server on both with current OS releases from a Linux distro and off of current Windows release and do your own comparison. :yes: Post your results here, if you can. (Y)

EDIT: Quote from a recent news article (dated yesterday!) on the Samba comparisons:

  Quote
Novell's Hogan says that Microsoft has often specified the exact system configuration in benchmark tests. For example, in two Veritest studies which compare Windows 2003 Server with Linux, Hogan asserts that Veritest fine-tuned the Windows set-up but did not do the same for Linux.

"The test used Windows protocols only, while Linux had to emulate the Windows protocols using Samba," says Hogan. "As far as we can see, the testers did not even make the smallest optimisation for this Linux/Samba setting, while Microsoft helped Veritest fine tune on Windows."

  jerry said:
I havent decided on the distro yet.

I want it to be as efficient as possible so turning off the GUI will help preserve the resources right ? Also Windows v Linux File Server benches or speed comparisions would be handy if somebody know of something on those lines.

584830320[/snapback]

I'd use Gentoo if I were you. I setup a secure ftp server for my web server class in only 3 steps.

1. Installed Gentoo.

2. Created the user accounts.

3. Put sshd on the run level.

thats all I had to do.

Now users can ssh to my box( using putty ) if they need to change password and stuff. And they can use any ftp client that can support file transfer over SFTP.

WinSCP is pretty nice .. I think FileZilla supports SFTP also (so does DreamWeaver's buitin FTP feature )

This topic is now closed to further replies.
  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
  • Posts

    • Here's what to expect from Samsung's July Unpacked event by Hamid Ganji Samsung held its first Unpacked event of the year in January to unveil the Galaxy S25 series. However, the Korean OEM is also gearing up to hold its second 2025 Unpacked event sometime next month, focusing on its next-generation foldable phones and a new pair of Galaxy Watch wearables. Samsung might also give us a detailed look into the upcoming Project Moohan XR Headset and a rumored tri-folding smartphone that might launch later in the year or early 2026. One UI 8 is another topic Samsung might discuss at the event. Here's everything we expect Samsung to unveil at next month's Unpacked event. When the event kicks off To date, there have been conflicting rumors about when the Unpacked event will start. However, the latest hint comes from renowned tipster Evan Blass, who says the second 2025 Unpacked event begins on July 9, 10 AM EDT. Samsung has yet to confirm the alleged date, but it aligns with the company's unveiling of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 on July 10 last year. New foldables are down the road Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 will take the stage at the upcoming Unpacked event. Both phones will offer upgrades compared to their predecessors, but the overall design is expected to remain relatively the same. Some sources have claimed Z Fold 7 would be Samsung's thinnest foldable ever, presumably 4.5mm thick when fully unfolded. Also, Z Fold 7 might get a bigger screen at 6.5 and 8.2-inch. Samsung might also switch to a 200MP camera in the lineup. Other rumored specs for Samsung's next-gen foldable include Snapdragon 8 Elite, a 4,400 mAh battery, and One UI 8 out of the box. Meanwhile, there are also some swirling rumors about a so-called Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE (Fan Edition) in the pipeline. The device could be a stripped-down version of Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 7 with lower hardware specs and a cheaper price tag. A new pair of smartwatches Samsung will also reveal the Galaxy Watch 8 and a Classic variant at July's Unpacked event. As for design, we don't expect a radical makeover for the Galaxy Watch 8, but the Classic model could take most of its cues from Samsung's Galaxy Ultra watch models. Also, the Watch 8 Classic could bring back the rotating bezel on top. Both watches will come with One UI 8 Watch out of the box and Gemini AI to replace the Assistant. Gemini could help with health features and keep track of users' physical activities. Samsung was also rumored to be working on Blood glucose monitoring for next-gen smartwatches, and it might finally make its debut at the upcoming Unpacked event. More details about July's Unpacked event will surface in the days leading up to it. You can watch the live stream of the event through Samsung's website or the company's YouTube channel.
    • Can't they just allow people to hide the status bar (battery etc.) when Safari is open and to hide the bottom bar completely when scrolling for a true full-screen experience ? Samsung does that on its Samsung Internet Browser and it's a very good experience.
    • Trend Micro Cleaner One Pro 6.8.0.333 by Razvan Serea Trend Micro Cleaner One Pro is an all-in-one disk cleaning and optimization software. Free up disk space by removing bloatware and junk files, and solve small issues before they become big problems. Cleaner One Pro scans your disks quickly and then displays the garbage files so you can decide which of them you want to be removed. Cleaner One Pro also provides some advanced features including start up manager, application manager and registry cleaner. Keep your PC clean and automatically tune it up for the best performance. Cleaner One Pro key features: Junk File Cleaner Quick scan to remove temporary files Erase leftover hidden files from deleted Apps Clear trash on external drives Large File Scanner Find large files on your disk and free up more storage Filter and manage files by size (from 10MB+), date, name and type Avoid accidental deletions: Lock to protect important large files. No escape for local files synced from Cloud drives Disk Map Analyze your storage in a visual and interactive map. Color-coded breakdown of every folder on your disk, with detailed information at one click. Easier to manually navigate and manage folders/files by size. Duplicate Files Customizable folder search range. Find and filter unused file copies in just a few seconds. Similar Photos Tidy up your albums and remove duplicate photos the easy way. Registry Cleaner Scan Windows Registry Automatically Finds errors & residual items in the registry and then cleans or defrags them Start up Manager Control, configure and review the programs and services that start with Windows Speed up boot time easily. App Manager Uninstall third-party apps and associated files in a breeze. View and manage Apps by name, size or date. Batch remove multiple unused Apps. Note: Cleaner One Pro 6.8.0.333 changelog is not yet available. Download: Cleaner One Pro 6.8.0.333 | 66.1 MB (Freeware, paid upgrade available) View: Home Page | Cleaner One Pro for Mac OS | Windows Store | Screenshot Get alerted to all of our Software updates on Twitter at @NeowinSoftware
    • A friend of mine got this icon being displayed on his iPhone 8 [he's currently in Paris, France - so it might be a local/country icon?!] Do you guys & gals know what this means? I looked on Apple's site, but this icon isn't listed: https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/learn-the-meaning-of-the-status-icons-iphef7bb57dc/ios
    • Trump is a willing victim.
  • Recent Achievements

    • One Month Later
      serfegyed earned a badge
      One Month Later
    • Dedicated
      firey earned a badge
      Dedicated
    • Dedicated
      fettermanj earned a badge
      Dedicated
    • One Month Later
      SekTheFirst earned a badge
      One Month Later
    • First Post
      zayanhani earned a badge
      First Post
  • Popular Contributors

    1. 1
      +primortal
      638
    2. 2
      ATLien_0
      231
    3. 3
      Michael Scrip
      219
    4. 4
      Xenon
      145
    5. 5
      Steven P.
      141
  • Tell a friend

    Love Neowin? Tell a friend!