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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. To properly configure roaming profiles for Windows 98 desktops within a Samba network, the logon home parameter must be set in the smb.conf file.

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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

(46 responses)
  • A
    4% (2)
  • B
    89% (41)
  • C
    7% (3)

Why each option

To properly configure roaming profiles for Windows 98 desktops within a Samba network, the `logon home` parameter must be set in the `smb.conf` file.

Alogon drive

`logon drive` maps a drive letter to a user's home directory but does not specify the roaming profile path itself.

Blogon homeCorrect

The `logon home` parameter in Samba's `smb.conf` is specifically used to define the location where user profiles for older Windows clients, such as Windows 98, are stored. This setting directs the client to the network share for their roaming profile data.

Clogon path

`logon path` is primarily used for defining roaming profiles for newer Windows clients (NT, 2000, XP, etc.), not specifically Windows 98.

Dlogon script

`logon script` is used to specify a script that runs when a user logs in, which is distinct from configuring the path for roaming profiles.

Concept tested: Samba roaming profiles Windows 98

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

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#Samba#roaming profiles#Windows 98#configuration parameters

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