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    How can I change My SAMBA server name ?

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    by symka ·

    I have an Linux Box (name for exmpl. server 🙂
    I have an Novel Box (name server too (forgot admins pass :(((
    How can I change My Linux Box Name for Samba that my other computers can see my Samba (for now they see just Novel 🙁

    Sincerely Yours,Symka.

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      How can I change My SAMBA server name ?

      by mckaytech ·

      In reply to How can I change My SAMBA server name ?

      If your Linux box has a standard setup, there will be a file in /etc called smb.conf.

      Open this file with a text editor and look for the line that says NetBios name. Enter the new name, restart the Samba services (or re-boot the computer) and the new name will take effect.

      paul

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