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diff --git a/docs-xml/smbdotconf/browse/preferredmaster.xml b/docs-xml/smbdotconf/browse/preferredmaster.xml new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..edddae8ce7 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs-xml/smbdotconf/browse/preferredmaster.xml @@ -0,0 +1,29 @@ +<samba:parameter name="preferred master" + context="G" + type="boolean-auto" + basic="1" advanced="1" developer="1" + xmlns:samba="http://www.samba.org/samba/DTD/samba-doc"> +<synonym>prefered master</synonym> + <description> + <para> + This boolean parameter controls if <citerefentry><refentrytitle>nmbd</refentrytitle> + <manvolnum>8</manvolnum></citerefentry> is a preferred master browser for its workgroup. + </para> + + <para> + If this is set to <constant>yes</constant>, on startup, <command moreinfo="none">nmbd</command> will force + an election, and it will have a slight advantage in winning the election. It is recommended that this + parameter is used in conjunction with <smbconfoption name="domain master">yes</smbconfoption>, so that + <command moreinfo="none">nmbd</command> can guarantee becoming a domain master. + </para> + + <para> + Use this option with caution, because if there are several hosts (whether Samba servers, Windows 95 or NT) + that are preferred master browsers on the same subnet, they will each periodically and continuously attempt + to become the local master browser. This will result in unnecessary broadcast traffic and reduced browsing + capabilities. + </para> +</description> +<related>os level</related> +<value type="default">auto</value> +</samba:parameter> |