LPIC-2 File Sharing and Samba Practice Question
An administrator needs to configure Samba to allow guest access to a share. Which two parameters must be set?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many exam-takers think `security = share` alone enables guest access, but that parameter is obsolete and does not actually allow anonymous connections without `guest ok = yes` and `map to guest = Bad User`.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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guest ok = yes in the share definition
Setting `guest ok = yes` in the share definition explicitly allows guest (anonymous) access to that specific Samba share. Without this parameter, the share will require authentication even if other guest-related settings are configured globally.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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security = share
Why it's wrong here
security = share is deprecated, not required for guest access.
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guest account = nobody
Why it's wrong here
While often set, it is not strictly required; default is nobody.
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guest ok = yes in the share definition
Why this is correct
This enables guest access for the share.
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map to guest = Bad User in the [global] section
Why this is correct
This maps authentication failures to the guest account.
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