how to setup NAS drive on ubuntu desktop 16.04?

Question

i am trying to set up NAS on ubuntu desktop 16.04, Any one can help? is it possible to use desktop instead of server ,i believe it's possible any help

Answer 1

Just install samba and you are ready to go

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install samba

Then you'll need to edit the conf file accordingly /etc/samba/smb.conf

This should be very basic config to start with:

# Global parameters
[global]
    workgroup = HOME
    netbios name = SAMBA
    server string = Samba Server %v
    map to guest = Bad User
    log file = /var/log/samba/log.%m
    max log size = 50
    security = User

# My share
[share]
    # Path to your share
    path = /home/user/samba
    browsable = yes
    guest ok = yes
    read only = no
    create mask = 0755