Samba is a free and open-source software suite that provides file and print services to allow computers running Microsoft Windows to access resources stored on computers running Unix-like operating systems, such as Linux or macOS. Samba servers allow you to share files and printers between different operating systems and devices on a network.

To set up a Samba server, you will need a computer running a Unix-like operating system with Samba installed. You will also need to configure the server by editing the Samba configuration file (smb.conf) to specify the resources you want to share and the access permissions for those resources.

Once the Samba server is configured and running, users on other computers on the network can access the shared resources by entering the server's IP address or hostname in the address bar of their file browser, or by mapping a network drive to the shared resources on the server.

Samba servers are commonly used in small and medium-sized businesses, as well as in home networks, to allow users to share files and printers between different devices and operating systems.