Samba TNG is an SMB fileserver that specifically focuses on NT RPC and PDC features.
Samba TNG is an SMB server designed for Unix-like operating systems. This software particularly emphasizes MSRPC interoperatability with Windows NT, 2000, XP, and 2003. Samba TNG also provides PDC support and tools to remotely administer NT servers and workstations.
However, it is important to note that Samba TNG is currently in a beta stage. If you require advanced file/print serving capabilities, it may be best to opt for Samba classic. In the latest release of Samba TNG, the developers strongly recommend using a working iconv library.
Iconv is included with some C libraries (e.g. GNU libc) and shipped with most Linux systems as well as some Unix systems. If your system does not have an iconv library or only has a limited one (such as Solaris), it is highly recommended to install the GNU libiconv library.
While Samba-TNG can still be compiled and run with its own iconv stubs, this feature may not handle international character sets very well, if at all. Overall, Samba TNG is a useful SMB server for those using Unix-like operating systems with a focus on MSRPC interoperatability.
However, it is important to note that Samba TNG is currently in a beta stage. If you require advanced file/print serving capabilities, it may be best to opt for Samba classic. In the latest release of Samba TNG, the developers strongly recommend using a working iconv library.
Iconv is included with some C libraries (e.g. GNU libc) and shipped with most Linux systems as well as some Unix systems. If your system does not have an iconv library or only has a limited one (such as Solaris), it is highly recommended to install the GNU libiconv library.
While Samba-TNG can still be compiled and run with its own iconv stubs, this feature may not handle international character sets very well, if at all. Overall, Samba TNG is a useful SMB server for those using Unix-like operating systems with a focus on MSRPC interoperatability.
What's New
Version 0.4.99: N/A