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-x Parameter:This parameter is used to remove (delete) an account from the Samba database.

Example:smbpasswd -x username

-a Parameter:This parameter adds a new account to the Samba database. If the account already exists, it will update the account.

Example:smbpasswd -a username

Other Options:

-d Parameter:Disables (not deletes) an account.

-e Parameter:Enables a previously disabled account.

Password Synchronization:Thesmbpasswdcommand does not affect Windows domain controllers; it manages Samba-specific passwords.

References

smbpasswd Command Documentation

DFS (Distributed File System):This allows for the organization of shared files on multiple servers in a distributed file system.

msdfs root = yes:This option in the Samba configuration file (smb.conf) enables a share to be a DFS root. This means the share can provide access to multiple other shares possibly located on different servers, creating a single point of access.

Functionality:When enabled, users accessing this DFS root can be redirected transparently to the actual location of the shared files, which might be spread across different servers.

Setup:To configure a DFS root, addmsdfs root = yesto the specific share definition in smb.conf.

References

Samba DFS Configuration

Consistent Copy of LDB Files:

C. ldbbackup: Theldbbackupcommand is used to create a consistent copy of LDB files. LDB files are used by Samba to store data in a database format. Theldbbackuputility ensures that the data is copied in a consistent state, which is crucial for backup and recovery processes.

References:

Samba documentation onldbbackup

General LDB management guides