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When setting up roaming profiles in a Windows network which includes Windows 98 desktops, which Samba parameter must be set?

The correct answer is B. logon home. This question identifies the Samba parameter necessary for enabling roaming profiles specifically for older Windows clients like Windows 98.

Submitted by miguelv· Apr 18, 2026Service Configuration

Question

When setting up roaming profiles in a Windows network which includes Windows 98 desktops, which Samba parameter must be set?

Options

  • Alogon drive
  • Blogon home
  • Clogon path
  • Dlogon script

How the community answered

(48 responses)
  • A
    4% (2)
  • B
    88% (42)
  • C
    2% (1)
  • D
    6% (3)

Why each option

This question identifies the Samba parameter necessary for enabling roaming profiles specifically for older Windows clients like Windows 98.

Alogon drive

`logon drive` is used to specify a drive letter that should be mapped to the user's home directory upon logon, not for the profile path itself.

Blogon homeCorrect

The `logon home` parameter in Samba specifies the path on the Samba server where roaming profiles for users are stored, and it is particularly relevant for older Windows clients like Windows 98 to correctly locate their profiles.

Clogon path

`logon path` is typically used for newer Windows clients (NT, 2000, XP onwards) to define the path to their roaming profiles, using a different format than `logon home` required by Windows 98.

Dlogon script

`logon script` is used to specify a batch file or executable to run when a user logs on, not for defining the location of roaming profiles.

Concept tested: Samba roaming profile configuration for Windows 98

Source: https://www.samba.org/samba/docs/current/manpages/smb.conf.5.html

Topics

#Samba configuration#Roaming profiles#Network services

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