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A Raspberry Pi can be used as a file server by installing a service called Samba. This can be done by installing Samba on Raspberry Pi OS and then configuring it to share files with other computers on the same network.
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To set up a Raspberry Pi as a Samba file server, a dedicated shared directory needs to be created and configured.
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Additionally, the shared directory needs to be made visible to other computers on the network.
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Summary
To use a Raspberry Pi as a file server, a service, named Samba is available. Once installed and configured correctly, files on the Raspberry Pi can be shared with everyone on the same network.
We will now see in detail a typical installation, i.e., how to install Samba on Raspberry Pi OS and then configure it.
How to turn a Raspberry Pi into a file server? – RaspberryTips
raspberrytips.com
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This tutorial explains how to set up a Raspberry Pi as a Samba file server, which can be used to back up and share content from anywhere on the local network. It explains how to install Samba, create a user, and start Samba, as well as how to configure it to share a directory with Windows PCs on the network. Finally, it provides tips on how to use Samba to share a user's home directory or external hard disk.
Samba: Set up a Raspberry Pi as a File Server for your local network — The MagPi magazine
raspberrypi.org
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This article provides instructions on how to use a Raspberry Pi as a Samba file server to store backups and share files from other computers on a network. It explains how to install Raspbian, create a dedicated shared directory, configure Samba, and configure the shared directory to make it visible to other computers on the network. Finally, it provides tips on how to troubleshoot common trip-ups and get the Raspberry Pi working again.
Build a Samba file server — The MagPi magazine
raspberrypi.org
