Creating a custom share folder for a specific user or a group of users

In this recipe we will learn how to create a custom share folder for a specific user or a group of users for use with Samba.

Sharing a home directory with Samba has its advantages, but it cannot fulfill every need. You may want to create a shared folder that is used by one or more users to store documents, images, or to act as a repository for your media files. You may want to designate limited permissions, provide read-only access, or provide a global directory for an entire group of users. The options are endless, and it is the purpose of this recipe to show you how to create a custom share folder that can be used to augment your networking environment.

Getting ready

To complete this recipe you will require a working installation of the CentOS 6 operating system with root privileges and a console-based text editor of your choice. It is assumed that Samba is already installed and that it is configured to run as a standalone...