I previously had a samba server setup on Linux but the build has since been decommissioned. The server has since been replaced with a machine I recently built, the only problem I'm running into now is software incompatibility. I can no longer use Linux because my new NIC will not function under it.
Now I'm left with no choice but to replicate what I had done before but on Windows 8. I'm not doing anything complicated, just host the content on the server and have the ability to retrieve media off of it. That way all I need to do is enter a network address, browse the files from my TV/tablet/smartphone and press play.
What are some programs/protocols that you guys would recommend? Am I able to host a configurable samba server under Windows just as I did on Linux?
Now I'm left with no choice but to replicate what I had done before but on Windows 8. I'm not doing anything complicated, just host the content on the server and have the ability to retrieve media off of it. That way all I need to do is enter a network address, browse the files from my TV/tablet/smartphone and press play.
What are some programs/protocols that you guys would recommend? Am I able to host a configurable samba server under Windows just as I did on Linux?