To a long-time SMB developer the NFSv4 RFC looks remarkably familiar. In an effort to provide interoperable locking infrastructure, I have taken a closer look at what NFSv4 provides. This talk will present my current understanding of where NFSv4 and SMB provide similarities and where a common infrastructure could benefit both protocols.
Overview of NFS as seen from the SMB world
Commonalities and differences between NFS and SMB
Steps toward getting an interoperable server right
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SNIA Developer Conference
September 16-18, 2024
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