Unified network administration using eBox

14     Configuring web server
The web server can be configured using the Web Server option, available in the Infrastructure section of the sidebar. You can configure the Listening Port and Virtual Hosts from this screen.

15     Configuring users and  groups
Use the Users option in the Office section of the sidebar. The Users option provides the following options…
Add User: This is used to add a new user to the system.
Edit User: This is used to edit existing users on the system.

You can use the Groups option in the Office section of the Sidebar.
The Groups option provides the following options…
Add Group: This is used to add a new group to the system.
Edit Group: This is used to edit existing groups.

16     Configuring User Corner
User Corner provides a web-based interface that allows users to change their own data without the help of the network administrator. You can specify a custom port for User Corner for additional security.

17     Configuring file sharing
The eBox system can act as a Windows file-sharing server. It can also act as a Primary Domain Controller (PDC). To configure these options, use File Sharing from the Office section. File Sharing options are divided into following three tabs…

General Settings: Here you can enable PDC, domain name, NetBIOS name, quota limit, roaming profiles, and drive letter.
PDC: Here you can configure minimum password length, maximum password age, and enforce password history.
Shares: Here you can configure shared directories. It is important to note that the shared directories created will actually be placed inside the following directory: /home/samba/shares.

Final Thoughts
eBox Platform is an excellent alternative to Windows Server 2008 SMB edition. Its open source nature and low total cost of ownership (TCO) make eBox an attractive choice. eBox greatly simplifies the complex Linux server software, making it an excellent choice for newbies as well.

This article originally appeared in issue 83 of Linux User & Developer.

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