windows access ubuntu files (file sharing) via Samba

Getting started:

To get started, click ‘Power –> System Settings’



Next, select ‘System –> Ubuntu Software Center’



Then search for and install ‘system-config-samba’

system-config-samba

After installing, go to ‘Power –> System Settings’



Then, select ‘System –> Samba’



Next, select ‘Preferences –> Server Settings’



Finally, type the workgroup name you entered earlier on your Windows system and save.
workgroup here is same as the windows group



Restart and you’re done.

Now both Windows and Ubuntu systems are member of the same workgroup. If networking is properly configured, you should be able to see both systems within the workgroup you created. The third article in this series will focus on creating shares on both systems so that users on either system can view and access.

From Windows:




Creating Shares In Ubuntu 11.04 Natty:

To create shares in Ubuntu Systems, go to ‘Power –> System Settings’



Then select ‘System –> Samba’



When Samba opens, click Add (Green Plus) to add shares. Next select the directory you wish to share and check the boxes to make it Visible and Writable.



Next, select the ‘Access’ tab and select the users you wish to grant access to it and close out.



That’s all. The directory is shared and users that have access should be able to view and access it remotely from another system.

Finally, add the users that will have access remotely to Samba User Database. To do that type the command below for each user:

sudo smbpasswd -a USERNAME

Replace USERNAE with a valid username on the Ubuntu system. You will be prompted to create a new Samba password for the user.

To access Windows shares, open your Home Folder and select “Network” then double click on the system you wish to access. When prompted, type your Windows’ username and password and click ‘Connect’




Connect ubuntu files by using "richard"'s password on windows side.