Description:
SMB/CIFS file, print, and login server for UNIX
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Type: Formula
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Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
@SambaTeam |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Networking
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Tags:
smb
cifs
file-sharing
networking
active-directory
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Install:
brew install samba
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About:
Samba is a high-performance SMB/CIFS server that enables seamless file and printer sharing between UNIX-like systems and Windows clients. It provides Active Directory domain controller capabilities and integrates UNIX authentication with Windows networks. The suite includes tools for user management, protocol negotiation, and network browsing.
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Key Features:
- Full SMB/CIFS protocol implementation
- Active Directory Domain Controller support
- Integrated UNIX/Windows authentication
- File and printer sharing services
- Domain member and client tools
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Use Cases:
- File server for mixed OS environments
- Active Directory domain controller deployment
- Network share access from Windows clients
- Print server for heterogeneous networks
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Alternatives:
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NFS
– Unix-native protocol, lacks native Windows integration
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WebDAV
– HTTP-based file access, less efficient for Windows environments
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