samba ☆
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Description:
SMB/CIFS file, print, and login server for UNIX
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @SambaTeam  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Networking
Tags: smb cifs file-sharing networking active-directory
Install: brew install samba
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.
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
Use Cases:
  • File server for mixed OS environments
  • Active Directory domain controller deployment
  • Network share access from Windows clients
  • Print server for heterogeneous networks
Alternatives:
  • NFS – Unix-native protocol, lacks native Windows integration
  • WebDAV – HTTP-based file access, less efficient for Windows environments
Version History
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Sep 26, 2025 7:57pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 9295ca53
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