Training: Mastering Samba Server Administration: Advanced Management of Network Shares on Linux

$3,465

  • 3 days
  • Onsite
  • 8 people max.
Ref: LGP130
8 people max.
$3,465
In-company rate: from $6,290 for the whole team
On-site and certification exam on quote
3 days
Onsite

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Why this program matters

  • Without advanced mastery of Samba administration on Linux, your network shares expose the company to critical vulnerabilities and recurring outages.

  • A poor configuration generates an average of 12 hours of monthly downtime per server, or 3 000 € in productive losses for a team of 10 people.

  • 65 % of Linux security incidents come from poorly secured Samba shares, threatening sensitive data and GDPR compliance.

  • Every month without solid skills risks costly audits, sanctions, and a direct impact on the longevity of your infrastructure.

Nawfel ABED, Learni trainer · Cybersecurity expert
Nawfel ABED

Learni trainer · Cybersecurity expert

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Samba Server Administration training objectives

  • Understand the fundamental principles of Samba and interoperability between systems
  • Install, configure, and administer a secure Samba server
  • Finely manage access rights and users (local and Active Directory)
  • Set up and monitor network shares for Windows, Linux, and macOS
  • Ensure the security, backup, and high availability of shared resources
  • Troubleshoot and diagnose Samba issues

Program

Samba Server Administration curriculum: 3 modules over 3 days

Module 1 : Introduction, Installation, and Basic Configuration of Samba

Understand the SMB/CIFS protocol, Linux/Windows interoperability concepts, and usage scenarios. Install Samba on Linux distributions. Configure simple shares. Understand the smb.conf file. Discover the main commands (testparm, smbclient). Create first shared folders and manage basic permissions.

Module 2 : Advanced Share Management, Security, and Authentication

Set up advanced access controls and understand Samba user accounts. Integrate with a Windows domain (Active Directory), manage groups, and map users. Configure shares with restrictions, auditing, and logs. Implement security, encryption, IP restrictions, and firewall management. Develop strategies for backing up shared data.

Module 3 : Optimization, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting of a Production Samba Server

Optimize performance (Samba tuning, cache management, network options). Monitor and diagnose using logs, tracing tools, and analysis of common issues (authentication failures, performance slowness, lock conflicts). Automate and secure updates and maintenance. Set up high availability (clustering, DFS mounts, snapshots). Case studies and real-world experience feedback. Q&A session and advanced exercises.

How Samba Server Administration skills are assessed

  • Multiple-choice quiz at the end of the training
  • Hands-on practical exercises on a virtualized server
  • Review of individual exercises

How the Samba Server Administration course is taught

  • Interactive courses with real-time demonstrations
  • Practical workshops on virtual machines
  • Case studies and analysis of real-world scenarios
  • Detailed downloadable course materials

Samba Server Administration training: access and practical arrangements

The Training: Mastering Samba Server Administration: Advanced Management of Network Shares on Linux program is delivered onsite or remote (blended-learning, virtual classroom, remote presence). At Learni, an industry-certified training organization, every program is built to maximize skills acquisition regardless of the chosen format.

The trainer alternates between demonstrative, interrogative and active methods (through hands-on labs and/or scenarios). This pedagogical approach guarantees concrete learning that's immediately applicable at work.

Equipment required

For the smooth delivery of the Training: Mastering Samba Server Administration: Advanced Management of Network Shares on Linux program, the following equipment is required:

  • Mac or PC computers, high-speed fiber internet, whiteboard or flipchart, projector or interactive touch screen (for remote sessions)
  • Training environments installed on workstations or accessible online
  • Course materials, hands-on exercises and complementary resources
  • Post-training access to materials and educational resources

For intra-company training on a site outside Learni, the client commits to providing all required teaching materials (computers, internet, etc.) for the smooth delivery of the program in line with the prerequisites in the communicated program.

* contact us for remote delivery feasibility** ratio varies depending on the program

Skills assessment methods

Assessment of skills acquired during the Training: Mastering Samba Server Administration: Advanced Management of Network Shares on Linux program is performed through:

  • During training: case studies, hands-on labs and professional scenarios
  • End of training: self-assessment questionnaire and skills evaluation by the trainer
  • After training: completion certificate detailing acquired skills

Program accessibility

Learni is committed to making its programs accessible. All our programs are accessible to people with disabilities. Our teams are available to adapt the pedagogical methods to your specific needs. Please contact us for any adjustment request.

Enrollment terms and lead times

Registration is possible up to 48 business hours before the start of training. All our programs are built for corporate L&D budgets and delivered onsite or remotely.

The Learni story

Founded by engineers and learning experts, Learni's mission is to make high-impact tech training accessible to teams everywhere. We work remotely with organizations across the US and Canada, in your time zone, to help teams upskill fast.

Our method

How Learni guarantees the quality of your Samba Server Administration training

Before, during, after: we frame the brief, introduce the trainer, tailor the content and measure impact. You stay in control from kickoff to wrap-up.

Step 1

Rigorous trainer selection

Each trainer is validated on three criteria: hands-on field expertise, proven pedagogy and alignment with your industry.

  • Triple validation: technical, pedagogical, sectoral.
  • Minimum rating 4.8/5 over the last 12 sessions.
Step 2

You meet the trainer beforehand

30-minute video call between you and the selected trainer to validate the fit, adjust content and clear any final doubts.

  • Live briefing on goals and team context.
  • Veto right — we swap the trainer for free if needed.
Step 3

Content tailored to your context

No recycled slides. The syllabus is reworked from your real cases: tools, constraints, vocabulary, ongoing projects.

  • Hands-on cases drawn from your stack and projects.
  • Program co-written then validated by your team.
Step 4

Continuous quality follow-up

Live evaluations, 30/90/180-day check-ins and a consolidation plan. If the impact misses the mark, we rework it.

  • NPS, knowledge quizzes and skills self-assessment.
  • Satisfaction guarantee: fully satisfied or free rework.

A simple promise: you don't pay to discover the trainer on day one. Everything is validated upfront, by you.

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FAQ

Samba Server Administration: frequently asked questions

What can participants do after Training: Mastering Samba Server Administration: Advanced Management of Network Shares on Linux training?+
They can understand the fundamental principles of Samba and interoperability between systems, install, configure, and administer a secure Samba server and finely manage access rights and users (local and Active Directory). Those are the stated objectives of the Training: Mastering Samba Server Administration: Advanced Management of Network Shares on Linux program at Intermediate level, checked by the end-of-session assessment.
What does the Training: Mastering Samba Server Administration: Advanced Management of Network Shares on Linux program cover, day by day?+
Day 1: Introduction, Installation, and Basic Configuration of Samba. Day 2: Advanced Share Management, Security, and Authentication. Day 3: Optimization, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting of a Production Samba Server. The Training: Mastering Samba Server Administration: Advanced Management of Network Shares on Linux program runs over 3 days, delivered on site.
How is Training: Mastering Samba Server Administration: Advanced Management of Network Shares on Linux training assessed?+
Assessment relies on multiple-choice quiz at the end of the training, hands-on practical exercises on a virtualized server and review of individual exercises. Learni issues a completion certificate together with the individual assessment report at the end of the Training: Mastering Samba Server Administration: Advanced Management of Network Shares on Linux program, which an L&D team can file as evidence.
How much does Training: Mastering Samba Server Administration: Advanced Management of Network Shares on Linux training cost per participant?+
Training: Mastering Samba Server Administration: Advanced Management of Network Shares on Linux training costs $3,465 per participant. For an in-company team, the flat rate starts at $6,290 for the whole group, up to 8 people. The detailed quote, sent within one business day, adjusts the amount to the format and how far the syllabus is tailored to your team.
How long does Training: Mastering Samba Server Administration: Advanced Management of Network Shares on Linux training take?+
3 days, available live online (US time zones) or on-site at your offices. Half-day tracks spread over several weeks are possible so the team stays operational.
Who pays for Training: Mastering Samba Server Administration: Advanced Management of Network Shares on Linux training?+
Most US teams pay directly through their company L&D or training budget. Learni invoices in US dollars and accepts bank transfer (ACH/wire) or card, with volume pricing for teams. A purchase order is welcome.
What do participants need to know before Training: Mastering Samba Server Administration: Advanced Management of Network Shares on Linux training?+
Good knowledge of the Linux environment and basic TCP/IP networks.
Is a certificate issued after Training: Mastering Samba Server Administration: Advanced Management of Network Shares on Linux training?+
Yes. A Learni completion certificate is issued, along with the individual evaluation report. Learni is a certified training provider and prepares for third-party certifications, but does not award them itself.
Does Learni provide the equipment for Training: Mastering Samba Server Administration: Advanced Management of Network Shares on Linux training?+
No. A computer and a stable internet connection are required for each participant. Learni provides the learning platform, the trainer and all course materials.
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