If you want to use FreeNAS as a Windows file server you will need to set up a
CIFS share. CIFS sharing in FreeNAS uses Samba which is an open source
implementation of SMB. SMB stands for "Server Message Block" and CIFS stands
for "Common Internet File System". They both refer to the same network
protocol.
The FreeNAS web GUI aims to provide a simple interface to Samba but many options
are cryptic and seemingly undocumented. The key to understanding these options
is to realize that all of...
CIFS (Windows sharing) guide
CIFS share. CIFS sharing in FreeNAS uses Samba which is an open source
implementation of SMB. SMB stands for "Server Message Block" and CIFS stands
for "Common Internet File System". They both refer to the same network
protocol.
The FreeNAS web GUI aims to provide a simple interface to Samba but many options
are cryptic and seemingly undocumented. The key to understanding these options
is to realize that all of...
CIFS (Windows sharing) guide