The CIFS/SMB Server Configuration workflow enables you to set up the SMB/CIFS service on an SVM, in preparation for configuring SMB client access to files contained on the SVM.
The following sections provide details about the workflow and how to execute the workflow:
You must ensure that certain requirements are met before executing the CIFS/SMB Server Configuration workflow. You must be a cluster administrator for executing this workflow.
For the AD domain, you must provide the following input parameters:
Input parameters | Values |
---|---|
Match | Exact |
Type | Other |
Name/IP | FQDN name |
User name | Domain administrator name |
Password | Domain administrator password |
The CIFS/SMB Server Configuration workflow enables you to create an aggregate and an SVM, configure CIFS service on the SVM, and create a logical interface.
The following illustration displays the tasks involved in executing the workflow:
The CIFS/SMB Server Configuration workflow enables you to create an aggregate and an SVM, configure CIFS service on the SVM, and then create a data LIF.
You should have the following input parameters available for executing the workflow:
You must create a data volume and provide access to the Windows clients by executing the SMB File Access Workflow.