SMBv2s

SMBv2s refers to a proposed extension or modification of the Server Message Block (SMB) version 2 protocol. SMB is a network file sharing protocol used by Windows operating systems to provide shared access to files, printers, and other resources. SMBv2 was introduced as a performance improvement over SMBv1, featuring a more efficient transaction model and reduced network round trips.

The concept of SMBv2s typically arises when specific enhancements or optimizations are considered for the SMBv2 protocol to address limitations or introduce new functionalities. These extensions might focus on improving security, increasing throughput for large file transfers, enhancing compatibility with different network environments, or optimizing performance for specific workloads.

While SMBv2 itself is a well-established protocol, the "v2s" designation is not a formally released or standardized version of SMB by Microsoft. Instead, it may refer to internal development efforts, experimental features, or proposals within the networking community for further refinement of SMBv2. Discussions around SMBv2s might appear in technical forums, developer discussions, or research papers related to network protocols. Users interacting with SMBv2 typically do so through their operating system's native implementation, which is regularly updated by the vendor.