Samba Web Admin

The Samba Web Admin tool analyzes Samba SMB/CIFS server configurations by parsing smb.conf, user and group mappings, share definitions, and common parameter interactions. It identifies syntax errors, conflicting settings, and insecure defaults that commonly cause downtime or unauthorized access.
Conceptually the tool applies domain rules: it models how Samba parameters interact with Linux file permissions, Windows clients, and network topology. It suggests safe defaults for workgroup, security mode, guest access, and access control lists, and it can generate a patch block to implement changes.
Users include system administrators, IT operations teams, and auditors responsible for file services in mixed environments. The value arises from early detection of misconfigurations, repeatable change processes, and exportable change sets that facilitate change control and compliance.
Core features include a config parser, a validation engine, scenario-based recommendations for common roles (file server, domain member, or domain controller), and export options. Use cases cover initial deployment validation, post-change verification, and pre-audit reporting.