smbprotocol
The SMB protocol, also known as the Server Message Block protocol, is a network file sharing protocol. It is primarily used for providing shared access to files, printers, and serial ports between nodes on a network. Developed by Microsoft, SMB has become a de facto standard for file sharing in Windows environments.
The protocol operates on a request-response basis. A client initiates a connection to a server and sends
Over time, the SMB protocol has evolved through several versions, with each version introducing new features
SMB is implemented in many operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and macOS, through various client and