23.1. Introduction

27.1. Introduction

This file contains a list of tests you can perform to validate your Samba server. It also tells you what the likely cause of the problem is if it fails any one of these steps. If it passes all these tests then it is probably working fine.

You should do ALL the tests, in the order shown. I have tried to +>You should do ALL the tests, in the order shown. We have tried to carefully choose them so later tests only use capabilities verified in the earlier tests.

If you send me an email saying "it doesn't work" and you have not -followed this test procedure then you should not be surprised if I -ignore your email.

If you send one of the samba mailing lists an email saying "it doesn't work" +and you have not followed this test procedure then you should not be surprised +your email is ignored.

23.2. Assumptions

27.2. Assumptions

In all of the tests I assume you have a Samba server called BIGSERVER -and a PC called ACLIENT both in workgroup TESTGROUP. I also assume the -PC is running windows for workgroups with a recent copy of the -microsoft tcp/ip stack. Alternatively, your PC may be running Windows -95 or Windows NT (Workstation or Server).

In all of the tests it is assumed you have a Samba server called +BIGSERVER and a PC called ACLIENT both in workgroup TESTGROUP.

The procedure is similar for other types of clients.

I also assume you know the name of an available share in your +>It is also assumed you know the name of an available share in your smb.conf. I will assume this share is called "tmp". You can add a "tmp" share like by adding the following to smb.conf:

THESE TESTS ASSUME VERSION 2.0.6 OR LATER OF THE SAMBA SUITE. SOME +>THESE TESTS ASSUME VERSION 3.0.0 OR LATER OF THE SAMBA SUITE. SOME COMMANDS SHOWN DID NOT EXIST IN EARLIER VERSIONS

Please pay attention to the error messages you receive. If any error message @@ -133,17 +133,17 @@ CLASS="SECT1" >

23.3. Tests

27.3. Tests

23.3.1. Test 1

27.3.1. Test 1

In the directory in which you store your smb.conf file, run the command "testparm smb.conf". If it reports any errors then your smb.conf @@ -151,7 +151,7 @@ configuration file is faulty.

Note: Your smb.conf file may be located in: /etc/etc/samba Or in:

`23.3.2. Test 2`

27.3.2. Test 2Run the command "ping BIGSERVER" from the PC and "ping ACLIENT" from the unix box. If you don't get a valid response then your TCP/IP @@ -189,9 +189,9 @@ CLASS="SECT2" > 23.3.3. Test 3 27.3.3. Test 3Run the command "smbclient -L BIGSERVER" on the unix box. You should get a list of available shares back. 23.3.4. Test 4 27.3.4. Test 4Run the command "nmblookup -B BIGSERVER __SAMBA__". You should get the IP address of your Samba server back. 23.3.5. Test 5 27.3.5. Test 5run the command 23.3.6. Test 6 27.3.6. Test 6Run the command 23.3.7. Test 7 27.3.7. Test 7Run the command 23.3.8. Test 8 27.3.8. Test 8On the PC type the command 23.3.9. Test 9 27.3.9. Test 9Run the command 23.3.10. Test 10 27.3.10. Test 10Run the command 23.3.11. Test 11 27.3.11. Test 11From file manager try to browse the server. Your samba server should appear in the browse list of your local workgroup (or the one you @@ -573,9 +573,9 @@ CLASS="SECT1" > 23.4. Still having troubles? 27.4. Still having troubles?Try the mailing list or newsgroup, or use the ethereal utility to sniff the problem. The official samba mailing list can be reached at @@ -611,7 +611,7 @@ WIDTH="33%" ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top" >PrevSamba and other CIFS clientsReporting Bugs Up