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Re: [Xen-users] file sharing

To: Ted Brenner <griztown@xxxxxxxxx>, Xen Users <xen-users@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: [Xen-users] file sharing
From: Matt Richardson <shortpath@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 7 Mar 2011 08:46:02 -0800
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On Sun, Mar 6, 2011 at 12:35 PM, Ted Brenner <griztown@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I'd like to set up file sharing between my guests.  From reading the
> archives, it appears that network file sharing is the way to go.  I'd like
> to use Samba so my wife can easily also use the shared drives on her Windows
> laptop.  What is the recommendation for how to share?  Should I set it up on
> the dom0 or build a guest for this purpose?
>
> Thanks,
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> Ted Brenner
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There are lots of ways to set up Samba to share files, so I would look
at the fast start docs [1] and pick one that suits your needs.  As for
the Xen part, I run all services in guest domains and leave the dom0
alone for the most part.

[1] 
http://samba.org/samba/docs/man/Samba-HOWTO-Collection/FastStart.html#id2554133


-- 
Matt

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