Run Samba Server on Debian

In this tutorial, you will learn how to set up and run a Samba server on the Milk-V Duo 256M running Debian.

Step 1: Update Package List

First, update the package list to ensure you have the latest information on the newest versions of packages and their dependencies:

sudo apt update

Next, install Samba and UFW (Uncomplicated Firewall):

sudo apt install samba ufw

Create a backup of the original Samba configuration file:

sudo cp /etc/samba/smb.conf /etc/samba/smb.conf.bak

Edit the Samba configuration file to set up the home directories for sharing:

sudo nano /etc/samba/smb.conf

Add the following configuration to the file:

[homes]
   comment = Home Directories
   browseable = yes
   path = /home/debian/
   read only = no
   create mask = 0775
   directory mask = 0775

Add a Samba user and set a password for the user:

sudo smbpasswd -a debian

Restart the Samba services to apply the changes:

sudo systemctl restart smbd nmbd

Allow Samba through the firewall:

sudo ufw allow samba

Enable the firewall if it is not already enabled:

sudo ufw enable

Check the status of the Samba services to ensure they are running correctly:

sudo systemctl status smbd nmbd

You can now access the shared directories from another machine on the same network using the following format:

\\<your-board-ip>\homes

Replace <your-board-ip> with the IP address of your Milk-V Duo board.