Setting up U14.04 File and Print Server

[mhumm2]

Hello.

Now that my mother-in-law (MIL) has moved in, it seems I'm spending more time on the computer <sigh>. This is a new project for me so I can expand my knowledge of Linux as well as getting a 24/7 file/print server added to my home network. I am using an old (32-Bit) computer that the MIL brought with her.

I already Figured Out the basics of: SSH, priv/pub keys, and Server1 has a static IP address. On my client computer, I have "Server1" listed in Dolphin under "Places" and when I click on Server1 all root level folders can be seen. Which brings me to the next challenge, I don't want client users to see everything on Server1. I only what them to see one top level folder which will be common data (e.i. music, movies, photos, etc.) and they will only be able to read the files. Within that "Data" folder will be folders with their user name. Under that folder, they can create/delete/modify whatever they like. How exactly can I set that up?

Again, to make changes, I can ssh into Server1 and change anything I want as root. I assume each user would have to login so Server1 knows who they are. I'm stuck.

[GreyGeek]

Are you using NFS? If so, what path did you export?

[Snowhog]

This might also benefit you.

Ubuntu Server Guide

[mhumm2]

Oh I've been reading the guide Snowhog. Unfortunately, I sometimes have to ask questions here just to understand the guide. GG, I have no idea if I'm using NFS (network file system) or not. I know ssh works. After that, I just opened Dolphin from my computer, clicked on Network and Server1 appeared at the top of the list. How would I find out?

[GreyGeek]

If you don't know if NFS is running or not, then it is NOT running. Ditto with SAMBA. More than likely you've set up the server within the same 192.168.1/24 LAN, and using a specific IP address to ssh into it.