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In which section of smb.conf should the path to the domain policy file be declared?

The correct answer is A. [netlogon]. The path to the domain policy file in Samba should be declared within the [netlogon] section of the smb.conf file.

Submitted by khalil_dz· Apr 18, 2026Service Configuration

Question

In which section of smb.conf should the path to the domain policy file be declared?

Options

  • A[netlogon]
  • B[homes]
  • C[profiles]
  • D[policy]

How the community answered

(66 responses)
  • A
    94% (62)
  • B
    2% (1)
  • C
    3% (2)
  • D
    2% (1)

Why each option

The path to the domain policy file in Samba should be declared within the `[netlogon]` section of the `smb.conf` file.

A[netlogon]Correct

The `[netlogon]` share in Samba is specifically designated for storing network logon scripts and Group Policy Objects (GPOs) for Windows clients. Configuring parameters related to domain policies within this section ensures that clients can correctly retrieve and apply their assigned policies during the network logon process.

B[homes]

The `[homes]` section is used to define shares that automatically map to users' home directories upon connection, not for storing or declaring paths to domain policy files.

C[profiles]

The `[profiles]` section is dedicated to storing Windows user profiles, which are distinct from domain policy files.

D[policy]

`[policy]` is not a standard, predefined section name in `smb.conf` for declaring paths to domain policy files; policies are typically handled through the `[netlogon]` share.

Concept tested: Samba domain policy file location

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

Topics

#Samba#smb.conf#Netlogon Share#Domain Configuration

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