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Explore the latest advancements in Linux SMB3.1.1 client technology through this 43-minute conference presentation from the Storage Developer Conference 2023. Dive into significant improvements made to one of Linux's most active filesystems, including enhanced metadata and directory caching, multichannel performance, symlink handling, remote swapfiles, improved readahead, and better file caching. Learn about the progress in POSIX/Linux compatibility, TMPFILE support, and DFS global namespace capabilities. Understand how the Linux kernel server (ksmbd) has accelerated client development and discover upcoming features planned for both client and server implementations. Gain practical insights into mount options, tools, and configuration settings for optimal remote file access in Linux environments. Microsoft's Steven French details these developments while addressing critical questions about filesystem layer additions, protocol extensions, and strategies for enhancing the Linux user experience in remote file access scenarios.
