Which directory typically contains the configuration files for Samba?

The directory that typically contains the configuration files for Samba is /etc/samba/. This is the standard location on most Linux distributions for storing configuration files of various services, including Samba, which is used for file and print sharing between Unix/Linux and Windows systems. Within this directory, you will commonly find the smb.conf file, which is the main configuration file for Samba, allowing administrators to set up and manage Samba shares and other relevant settings.

While /usr/local/samba/ may be used for installation of Samba from source or for additional binaries, it is not where you would find the configuration files by standard practice. The directories /var/tmp/ and /etc/samba/config/ are not standard locations for Samba configuration files; /var/tmp/ is generally used for temporary files, and /etc/samba/config/ does not typically exist as a default path. Therefore, /etc/samba/ is recognized for its proper role in storing Samba configuration files.