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Is there a way to stop the Samba server?
To stop the server, type the following command in a shell prompt while logged in as root: service smb stop. The restart option is a quick way of stopping and then starting Samba. This is the most reliable way to make configuration changes take effect after editing the configuration file for Samba.
When do I need to reload Samba server?
When the smb.conf file is changed, Samba automatically reloads it after a few minutes. Issuing a manual restart or reload is just as effective. To conditionally restart the server, type the following command as root:
Why does Samba not start at boot time?
A manual reload of the smb.conf file can be useful in case of a failed automatic reload by the smb service. To ensure that the Samba server configuration file is reloaded without restarting the service, type the following command as root: By default, the smb service does not start automatically at boot time.
How to stop Samba in Red Hat Enterprise Linux?
To set up a domain member server, you must first join the domain or Active Directory using the net join command before starting the smb service. To stop the server, type the following command in a shell prompt while logged in as root: The restart option is a quick way of stopping and then starting Samba.
How to start and stop Samba Red Hat Enterprise Linux?
Starting and Stopping Samba 1. Document Conventions 2. Send in Your Feedback 1. File System Structure 1.1. Why Share a Common Structure? 1.2. Overview of File System Hierarchy Standard (FHS) 1.2.1. FHS Organization 1.3. Special File Locations Under Red Hat Enterprise Linux 2. Using the mount Command 2.1.
By default, the smb service does not start automatically at boot time. To configure Samba to start at boot time, use an initscript utility, such as /sbin/chkconfig, /usr/sbin/ntsysv, or the Services Configuration Tool program.
How to restart Samba server with SMB conf file?
When the smb.conf file is changed, Samba automatically reloads it after a few minutes. Issuing a manual restart or reload is just as effective. To conditionally restart the server, type the following command as root: service smb condrestart.