How do I access files from Linux to Windows PC ?

Hello,

Working in IT industry you access different operating systems for various purposes. Sometimes it becomes really cumbersome to open a remote desktop connection to view some of the files. Mostly it happens in a scenario where your server is deployed in a linux machine and you are using windows OS as your development platform. So what is the simplest way to access your files directly in your windows machine in a window!

Its very easy and I am gonna teach you how to do it. Alright get ready and make sure you have your internet connection running on your Linux machine.
Note: Any Linux flavor is supported

Steps to follow:

1. Log in to Linux machine as su
2. Install Samba

 sudo apt-get install samba

3. Wait for the installation and once the installation is completed we set the username and Password for the application access 

 user@linux:~$ sudo smbpasswd -a user  
 New SMB password:  
 Retype new SMB password:  
 user@linux:~$  

5. Add following snippet in smb.conf file at end

 [<FOLDER NAME>]  
 path = <FOLDER PATH>  
 available = yes  
 valid users = <User_Name>  
 read only = no  
 browsable = yes  
 public = yes  
 writable = yes  

6. Now just restart the service with updated configurations

 sudo service smbd restart  

7. That's it. We are done with the sharing folder. Now go to Windows machine and open a new window.
8. In the address bar type following and bingo you are good to access any file in that folder.

 \\IPADDRESS of Linux Machine\<FOLDER NAME>  

Do leave your comments if you want any assistance and have a smart day ahead!

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