How to Install Samba SWAT
Samba is a free software suite that provides print and file services. The Samba Web Administration Tool (SWAT) comes bundled with the Samba suite, and it allows configuration of Samba through a Web browser. Samba runs on Unix and similar operating systems, such as Linux, BSD, Solaris and even Mac OS X. To install Samba SWAT, you must first install the Samba suite, and then enable SWAT, as it is disabled by default.
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Instructions
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Download the Samba software. Samba comes with most Linux and BSD distributions, and it also comes with Mac OS X. You may already have the Samba suite, and simply need to enable SWAT.
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Install the Samba software if it isn't already installed on your computer. The installation process varies depending on your operating system. You may need to refer to the official Samba documentation if you have trouble installing the software.
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Log in as the root user, if you haven't already, to begin enabling SWAT.
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Locate the Samba SWAT control file. You can find this in the "etc" directory under the names "inetd.conf" or "xinetd.conf."
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Open the SWAT control file with a word-processing program or text editor.
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Change the line of text that reads "disable = yes" to "disable = no."
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Save your changes and close the editor.
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