>Has anyone done this or does anyone have any tips on getting started? I'm sure many people on this list have either done this, or done something similar. For the file server, you'd use samba (if you are sharing to a workstation / laptop in windows mode) or nfs (if you are sharing to a unix box).
>Would I need any hardware besides a hub and Ethernet cards? Other than the 3rd machine, a hub, ethernet cards, and of course cat5 cable, no. >Could I use Samba to see the served files from Windows? Yes, samba was / is being developed to share linux directories with windows machines. Take a look at http://www.samba.org . > Do I have to use NFS on the server? Not unless you are sharing the directories on the server to another linux box. If you are, it is best to do so via nfs, although it can also be done via samba, provided that the linux box (the client, not the server) has the samba-client rpm installed. > Any recommended backup strategies? This largely depends on what type of hardware the server is going to have. Several options for 'onsite' backup include tape backups, lan backups, cd backups, hard drive backups, and so forth. You could also send it offsite. Could I find information >about this subject in any system administration book? Take a look at linuxdoc.org before you buy any books. If you do want to purchase books, Books-A-Million and Barnes and Noble have pretty extensive tech sections. -- Michael Viron Independent Systems / Administration Consultant Pensacola, FL > >Thanks, >Kathy > >-- >Unix fun: > >$ cat "food in can" >cat: cannot open food in can > > > >Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? >Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com >
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