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Samba allows Linux systems to share files and printers with Windows and other devices on a network. On CentOS 8, Samba can be installed quickly using the DNF package manager.
Step 1: Update your system
Make sure your system is up to date:
sudo dnf update -yStep 2: Install Samba
Install Samba server and client packages:
sudo dnf install samba samba-client samba-common -yStep 3: Verify installation
Check the Samba version to confirm the installation:
smbd --versionStep 4: Enable and start Samba services
Ensure Samba services start on boot and are currently running:
sudo systemctl enable smb
sudo systemctl enable nmb
sudo systemctl start smb
sudo systemctl start nmb
sudo systemctl status smbSamba is now installed on CentOS 8 and ready for configuration of shared directories and user access.
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