Applies To: Windows Server 2012 R2This topic introduces the new features and functionality for Server Message Block (SMB) in Windows Server 2012 R2.Server Message Block (SMB) is a network file sharing protocol that allows applications on a computer to read and write to files and to ...
This article describes some of the newest developments in Windows Server 2025, which boasts advanced features that improve security, performance, and flexibility. With faster storage options and the ability to integrate with hybrid cloud environments, managing your infrastructure is now more streamlined....
Hotpatching, part of Azure Automanage, is a new way to install updates on new Windows Server Azure Edition virtual machines (VMs) that doesn't require a reboot after installation. More information can be found at the Azure Automanage documentation. SMB over QUIC SMB over QUIC updates the SMB...
Arm64EC (“Emulation Compatible”)Code built as Arm64EC is interoperable with x64 code running under emulation within the same process. The Arm64EC code in the process runs with native performance, while any x64 code runs using emulation that comes built-in with Windows 11. For more informa...
The next generation of Windows has undergone a complete visual overhaul. Unlike in previous Windows, which had many flat edges, Windows 11 comes with rounded corners. This change is perhaps one of the most notable features in the new OS update. And, frankly, it looks gorgeous. ...
What role does the processor play in a gaming computer? The processor, or central processing unit (CPU), is like the brain of your gaming computer. It carries out the instructions of a computer program, allowing the game to run. A more powerful processor can handle more tasks simultaneously...
Vistas clients will be compatible with all down-level machines. The protocol revision to be used for remote file operations is decided during the negotiation phase. A Vista client advertises to the server that it can understand the new SMB 2.0 protocol. If the server (Longhorn Server ...
Amazon FSx has native support for Windows file system features and for the industry-standard Server Message Block (SMB) protocol to access file storage over a network. Amazon FSx is optimized for enterprise applications in the AWS Cloud, with native Windows compatibility, enterprise performance and ...
What is Windows NT? Windows NT was a family of operating systems (OS) developed byMicrosoftforpersonal computersand servers. When it was first released in 1993, the OS featured capabilities that were considered advanced for that era, including multiprocessing, support for multiple users and processo...
Applies To: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2 The Server Message Block (SMB) Version 2 Protocol is an extension of the original Server Message Block (SMB) Protocol. SMB is used by client computers to request file and print services from a server system over the network. Both are stateful ...