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Explore the evolution of Samba file server networking beyond traditional TCP-based transport in this 39-minute conference talk from SNIA SDC 2025. Discover the latest advancements in Samba's networking stack, including comprehensive support for SMB over QUIC that enables secure, firewall-friendly file sharing using modern internet protocols. Learn about the ongoing development of SMB over SMB-Direct (RDMA) designed to deliver low-latency, high-throughput file access for data center and high-performance computing environments. Examine how SMB interaction is implemented in the Linux quic.ko case, understand QUIC testing methodologies without kernel support, and investigate SMB interaction implementation in non-Linux environments. Gain insights into the current status of the generic smbdirect layer in Linux and understand the architecture, current development status, and future roadmap for Samba's high-performance networking capabilities. Presented by Stefan Metzmacher from SerNet, this technical deep dive provides essential knowledge for system administrators, network engineers, and developers working with high-performance file sharing systems.
