Set Up Samba or NFS on RHEL-based Distros
Configure Samba or NFS on RHEL-based Distros for Enterprise File Sharing
Set up a high-performance file sharing server on RHEL-based distros using Samba or NFSv4 with full Active Directory, Kerberos authentication, and SELinux integration.
This guide explains how to configure Samba or NFS on RHEL-based systems for seamless Windows and Linux file sharing. Learn to integrate with Active Directory, enable Kerberos authentication, manage quotas, and secure data with SELinux policies to achieve enterprise-grade performance and compliance.
Deploying Samba or NFS on RHEL-based distros provides a scalable, secure, and high-speed enterprise file sharing solution. It supports cross-platform Windows–Linux environments with centralized authentication, advanced access control, and quota management.
Key Features:
- Active Directory Integration for centralized user and group management
- Kerberos Authentication for secure, ticket-based access
- Quota Management to control user and group storage limits
- SELinux Labeling to enforce mandatory access controls
- Optimized Performance for mixed OS file sharing workloads
- Scalable Configuration for small offices or enterprise clusters
This setup is compatible with all major RHEL-based distros, including:
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux
- CentOS
- Oracle Enterprise Linux
- Rocky Linux
- AlmaLinux
- Amazon Linux
