1. Create a hidden credentials file in the root directory, vi .smbcred

2. Enter a user, password, and domain if applicable.

3. Enter the following in fstab:

    a. IP address or hostname/share

    b. mount point

    c. file system type, which will be cifs

    d. options, security type and credentials file path must be included

    e. 0 <tab> 0, indicates the file system will not be backed up by the dump utility or checked by fsck