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diff --git a/docs/docbook/smbdotconf/browse/preferredmaster.xml b/docs/docbook/smbdotconf/browse/preferredmaster.xml new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..31c966b4ac --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/docbook/smbdotconf/browse/preferredmaster.xml @@ -0,0 +1,29 @@ +<samba:parameter name="preferred master" + context="G" + basic="1" advanced="1" developer="1" + xmlns:samba="http://samba.org/common"> +<listitem> + <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 <command moreinfo="none"><link linkend="DOMAINMASTER"> + <parameter moreinfo="none">domain master</parameter></link> = yes</command>, 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> + + <para>See also <link linkend="OSLEVEL"><parameter moreinfo="none">os level</parameter></link>.</para> + + <para>Default: <command moreinfo="none">preferred master = auto</command></para> +</listitem> +</samba:parameter> |