Network filesystems

Network filesystems may be used for enhanced workflow between multiple devices and persistance of storage.

Samba

Samba is such a Network filesystem protocol that may be used between different platforms. To use it install.

# xbps-install -Sy cifs-utils

Next, a credentials file will be created that is, $HOME/.smbpasswd. Edit the file and insert:

username=<username>
password=<password>
domain=<domain>

Concerning security considerations, the permissions may be enhanced.

# chmod 600 $HOME/.smbpasswd

Then edit /etc/fstab and insert:

//<domain>/<homefolder> $HOME/<smbfolder> cifs credentials=$HOME/.smbpasswd,_netdev,uid=<uid> 0 0

Finally mount the network filesystem.

# mount -a