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SMB runs at a higher level on top of other network protocols such as TCP/IP, NetBEUI, or IPX. A new version of SMB, Common Internet File System or CIFS, has been developed by Microsoft for "open" use on the Internet.
Also Known As: Server Message Block, Session Message Block, CIFS
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Sharing Resources with Samba
Learn how to use Samba to share files between Windows and Linux/UNIX systems.
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What Is SMB?
Overview of the file sharing protocol, its place in the OSI model, SMB clients, servers, and variations on the technology.History of SMB
SMB has existed in some form since the mid-1980s. Several different organizations have contributed to SMB technology.
