Session 2: Managing Common Storage for Students & Security Configuration

Windows: Setting up shared folders using Windows File Sharing

• Example: Right-click on a folder > Properties > Sharing > Share with specific people.
• Assign unique logins to students and grant them access to the shared folder.

Steps to Set Up Windows File Sharing:

1. Create a shared folder:
   • Right-click on the folder you want to share.
   • Click Properties > Sharing tab.
   • Click Share... and select users who should have access.
2. Set Permissions:
   • Click Advanced Sharing > Permissions.
   • Add users or groups and assign appropriate permissions (Read/Write).
3. Enable Network Discovery and File Sharing:
   • Go to Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center.
   • Click Change advanced sharing settings.
   • Turn on Network Discovery and File and Printer Sharing.
4. Access the Shared Folder:
   • Students can access the shared folder by typing \\your-computer-name\shared-folder in File Explorer.
5. Assign Unique Logins:
   • Go to Computer Management > Local Users and Groups.
   • Create unique student accounts and set passwords.
   • Ensure they have permissions to access the shared folder.

Linux: Setting up shared folders using Samba

1. Install Samba:

   sudo apt update
   sudo apt install samba
2. Create a shared directory:

   sudo mkdir -p /srv/samba/shared
   sudo chmod 777 /srv/samba/shared
3. Edit Samba configuration file:

   sudo nano /etc/samba/smb.conf
   Add the following lines at the end:

   [SharedFolder]
   path = /srv/samba/shared
   browseable = yes
   writable = yes
   guest ok = no
   valid users = @students
4. Create a Samba user group:

   sudo groupadd students
5. Add students to the group and set Samba password:

   sudo usermod -aG students student1
   sudo smbpasswd -a student1
6. Restart Samba service:

   sudo systemctl restart smbd
7. Accessing the shared folder from Windows:
   • Open File Explorer.
   • In the address bar, type \\linux-server-ip\SharedFolder.
   • Enter the Samba username and password when prompted.

Hands-on:

• Set up a shared directory accessible to student users on both Linux (Samba) and Windows.
  • Follow the steps above to configure shared folders in both operating systems.
  • Test access from different user accounts to verify permissions.
  • Modify permissions as needed to ensure proper security.