Linux testparm Command

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The Linux testparm command is used to test if the Samba settings are correct and error-free.

Executing the testparm (test parameter) command can perform a simple test of the Samba configuration file. If the test results are error-free, the Samba daemon can correctly load the settings, but it does not guarantee that subsequent operations will proceed as expected.

Syntax

testparm [-s][configuration file][&lt;host name>&lt;IP address>]

Parameter Description:

-s Do not display the prompt symbol waiting for the user to press Enter, and directly list the Samba service definition information.

Example

View Samba configuration

# testparm     
Load smb config files from /etc/samba/smb.conf
Processing section '[homes]'
Processing section '[printers]'
Processing section '[uptech]'
Processing section '[home]'
Loaded services file OK.
Server role: ROLE_STANDALONE
Press enter to see a dump of your service definitions
      ///Press Enter to continue
# Global parameters
[global]
workgroup = MYGROUP
server string = Samba Server
security = SHARE
encrypt passwords = No
password server = None
log file = /var/log/samba/%m.log
max log size = 50
socket options = TCP_NODELAY SO_RCVBUF=8192 SO_SNDBUF=8192
printcap name = /etc/printcap
dns proxy = No
idmap uid = 16777216-33554431
idmap gid = 16777216-33554431
cups options = raw

[homes]
comment = Home Directories
read only = No
browseable = No

[printers]
comment = All Printers
path = /var/spool/samba
printable = Yes
browseable = No

[uptech]
comment = *
path = /home/uptech
read only = No
guest ok = Yes

[home]
comment = *
path = /home
read only = No
guest ok = Yes

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