The Server Message Protocol (SMB) is the file sharing protocol used by default on Windows-based computers. Although file sharing and network protocols are primarily supported by our Networking team, it is important to understand how SMB works given its importance to network activities. SMB 2.0 was introduced in Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008. SMB 1.0 was designed for early Windows network operating systems such as Microsoft LAN Manager and Windows for Workgroups. SMB 2.0 is designed for the needs of the next generation of file servers. Both Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista support SMB 1.0 and SMB 2.0.
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