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diff --git a/docs-xml/smbdotconf/browse/oslevel.xml b/docs-xml/smbdotconf/browse/oslevel.xml new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..7556a830513 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs-xml/smbdotconf/browse/oslevel.xml @@ -0,0 +1,26 @@ +<samba:parameter name="os level" + context="G" + type="integer" + basic="1" advanced="1" developer="1" + xmlns:samba="http://www.samba.org/samba/DTD/samba-doc"> +<description> + <para> + This integer value controls what level Samba advertises itself as for browse elections. The value of this + parameter determines whether <citerefentry><refentrytitle>nmbd</refentrytitle> + <manvolnum>8</manvolnum></citerefentry> has a chance of becoming a local master browser for the <smbconfoption + name="workgroup"/> in the local broadcast area. +</para> + + <para><emphasis> + Note:</emphasis> By default, Samba will win a local master browsing election over all Microsoft operating + systems except a Windows NT 4.0/2000 Domain Controller. This means that a misconfigured Samba host can + effectively isolate a subnet for browsing purposes. This parameter is largely auto-configured in the Samba-3 + release series and it is seldom necessary to manually override the default setting. Please refer to + chapter 9 of the Samba-3 HOWTO document for further information regarding the use of this parameter. + <emphasis>Note:</emphasis> The maximum value for this parameter is 255. If you use higher values, counting + will start at 0! + </para> +</description> +<value type="default">20</value> +<value type="example">65</value> +</samba:parameter> |