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How must Samba be configured such that it can check CIFS passwords against those found in /etc/passwd and /etc/shadow?

The correct answer is D. It is not possible for Samba to use /etc/passwd and /etc/shadow directly. You've hit your weekly limit · resets 5am (America/New_York)

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How must Samba be configured such that it can check CIFS passwords against those found in /etc/passwd and /etc/shadow?

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  • ASet the parameters "encrypt passwords = yes" and "password file = /etc/passwd"
  • BSet the parameters "encrypt passwords = yes", "password file = /etc/passwd" and "password
  • CDelete the smbpasswd file and create a symbolic link to the passwd and shadow file
  • DIt is not possible for Samba to use /etc/passwd and /etc/shadow directly
  • ERun smbpasswd to convert /etc/passwd and /etc/shadow to a Samba password file

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  • B
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  • C
    12% (3)
  • D
    80% (20)
  • E
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#Samba#CIFS#password authentication#smbpasswd

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