SAMBA+ Container

SAMBA+ Container is a new way to use Samba as a file server: SerNet provides the Ubuntu container with SAMBA+ ready-to-use. The file server container introduces an easy to operate script called "csmb" – utilizing "csmb" ensures setting up a fileserver to be pretty simple and quick.

The SAMBA+ Fileserver Container is available in the SAMBA+ Shop as a subscription for 1 to 3 years. Subscriptions are managed via OPOSSO at https://oposso.samba.plus. Detailed instructions are featured in our How-to.

Advantages of SAMBA+ Container

The container comes with all the advantages that characterize SAMBA+ as well. In addition, the advantages of running Samba in a container are e.g.:

fast deployment
no installation of RPM or DEB packages necessary
the operating system (Ubuntu) does not need to be maintained
upgrades are pretty fast and simple
the container can be easily ported to any other system
upgrading can be done parallel to the existing system, easy fallback is possible
SAMBA+ Container effectively saves time and costs

The container can be setup either as a standalone server (users are stored locally) or as a domain member server (being part of an existing domain).

To update the container or the Samba version, you just need to download the new version and re-create the container.

Support for SAMBA+ Container

Support can be added by buying support budgets or by signing a support contract with us. All issues regarding Samba, SAMBA+ and the SAMBA+ Container, i.e. configuration, installation, planning or operation, are covered. For any questions, please contact us at contact@remove-this.sernet.com – we'll be happy to help.

SAMBA+ Container for AD DC (coming soon)

Team Samba at SerNet is working on a dedicated container for Active Directory Domain Controllers which will be available soon. At the moment, the SAMBA+ Container is not made for AD DCs. Also print serving is currently not supported. Please contact us for detailed information about the current status of the development progress.