Connecting Server Message Block

Overview

This guide will help you locate the following SMB connection values:

• host

• domain

• share

• username

• password

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1. Gather "Host" (Server IP or Hostname)

Steps:

1. On the Windows Server, open a Command Prompt.

2. Run:

   ipconfig

3. Look for the IPv4 Address under the active network adapter.

Alternatively:

• Press Windows + R, type cmd, and run:

  hostname

  This gives the server’s hostname, which can also be used as the host.

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2. Gather "Domain"

Steps:

1. Open System Properties:

   • Right-click This PC > Properties > Advanced system settings

   • Or press Windows + R, type sysdm.cpl, and press Enter

2. Under the Computer Name tab, you’ll see:

   • Domain: – this is your domain name

   • If you're not joined to a domain, it will show a workgroup name. Use . (dot) to indicate a local account in that case.

To check via command line:

echo %USERDOMAIN%

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3. Gather "Share"

Steps:

1. Press Windows + R and type:

   fsmgmt.msc

   This opens the Shared Folders management tool.

2. Click on Shares to see all available shares and their paths.

3. Pick the shared folder you want to access remotely.

Alternatively, on the server:

• Use net share in the Command Prompt to list shares:

  net share

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4. Gather "Username"

This depends on whether you're using:

• Domain account: Format is usually DOMAIN\\username

• Local account: Use just the username

To find the current user:

whoa

If using a different account, ensure that the user has read/write permissions to the shared folder.

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5. Gather "Password"

• This is the password of the specified user account.

• If you do not know the password, contact your system administrator.

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6. Test SMB Access (Optional)

To test access to the share:

net use \\\\<host>\\<share> /user:<domain>\\<username>

You’ll be prompted for a password. If successful, the share will mount locally.

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When you have these in hand, log into Cloud Protector and go to Settings > “Add Source.” Fill out the form.

1. Give your source a name that will help you recognize it.

2. Input the Path: the actual file path in the cloud storage that you want to analyze, encrypt, or both. Leaving this as “/” will include the whole file system.

3. Input the other values you have gathered.

4. Click “Test Connection & Save”.