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What's new in Windows Server vNext Ignite Session Now Available

Ned Pyle on Nov 28 2023 09:42 AM
Free 45-minute breakout session with demos and reveals. 
1,730

SMB over QUIC now available in Windows Server Insider Datacenter and Standard editions

Ned Pyle on Nov 15 2023 10:33 AM
SMB over QUIC server feature is no longer limited to Azure Edition SKUs
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SMB alternative ports now supported in Windows Insiders

Ned Pyle on Nov 08 2023 10:01 AM
The ability to configure client to connect to ports other than TCP/445 and QUIC/443
6,311

SMB firewall rule changes in Windows Insider

Ned Pyle on Nov 08 2023 10:01 AM
New restrictive SMB firewall rules are starting in Windows Insiders
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DR 2.0: Migrating from DFSR to Storage Replica

Ned Pyle on Nov 07 2023 09:59 AM
When, why, and how to migrate from your legacy DFS replication to modern Storage Replica
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SMB client encryption mandate now supported in Windows Insider

Ned Pyle on Oct 25 2023 10:08 AM
SMB client global encryption option now available to ensure highest security.
8,859

New CISA Stop Ransomware Guide

Ned Pyle on Oct 20 2023 09:49 AM
he U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) just released their updated #StopRansomware Guide with a...
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SMB over QUIC client access control now supported in Windows Insider

Ned Pyle on Oct 18 2023 10:16 AM
An update to SMB over QUIC adds a new security option.
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SMB dialect management now supported in Windows Insider

Ned Pyle on Sep 13 2023 10:42 AM
SMB now supports controlling SMB2 and 3 dialect usage discretely. 
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SMB NTLM blocking now supported in Windows Insider

Ned Pyle on Sep 13 2023 10:41 AM
SMB now supports blocking NTLM discretely. 
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SMB Signing and Guest Authentication

Ned Pyle on Jun 13 2023 11:24 AM
Understanding why guests and SMB signing don't mix.
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SMB signing required by default in Windows Insider

Ned Pyle on Jun 02 2023 10:43 AM
Now in Windows Insiders, SMB signing is required by default in certain editions.
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The beginning of the end of Remote Mailslots

Ned Pyle on Mar 08 2023 03:12 PM
Latest Windows Insider build 25314.xxx build disables legacy Remote Mailslot protocol.
2,857

Upgrading and updating Windows Server AMA coming March 9

Ned Pyle on Mar 07 2023 10:08 AM
"Ask me anything" event with Windows Server program manager team 
5,290

Windows Server DFSR and File Replication Survey

Ned Pyle on Feb 15 2023 10:17 AM
Quick survey on DFSR and file replication usage for IT Pros
5,375

Group Policy Preferences Drive Map Survey and Feedback

Ned Pyle on Feb 01 2023 12:15 PM
Quick survey on GPP Drive Map extension usage for IT professionals
3,074

Offline Files survey and feedback

Ned Pyle on Jan 25 2023 09:35 AM
Quick survey on Windows Offline Files usage for IT professionals
9,930

SMB insecure guest auth now off by default in Windows Insider Pro editions

Ned Pyle on Jan 13 2023 09:45 AM
Insecure guest auth for SMB 2 and 3 is now off by default in Windows Insider Pro editions just like Windows 10 and Windo...
5,364

Support ends for Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 7, 8.1

Ned Pyle on Jan 10 2023 10:47 AM
Extended and ESU support ending for legacy Windows and Windows Server platforms, a must-read for IT Pros
4,050

Latest Windows Server Summit coming on December 6th

Ned Pyle on Dec 02 2022 10:45 AM
Latest Windows Server Summit is Dec 6, sign up here!
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New file and storage options for Windows Server announced at Ignite

Ned Pyle on Oct 14 2022 01:18 PM
New file and storage options announced at ignite
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Slower SMB read performance for large files in 22H2

Ned Pyle on Oct 03 2022 10:35 AM
Info and workaround for an issue seen in 22H2 Win11
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SMB authentication rate limiter now on by default in Windows Insider

Ned Pyle on Sep 21 2022 11:01 AM
The SMb authentication rate limiter introduced in Windows Insider in the Spring is now ON by default
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SMB compression behavior & settings changes

Ned Pyle on Aug 26 2022 01:55 PM
SMB compression behavior & config changes to make compression more likely
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SMB1 now disabled by default for Windows 11 Home Insiders builds

Ned Pyle on Apr 19 2022 10:40 AM
Latest Windows Insider Dev channel Home edition builds no longer have SMB1 client enabled by default.
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SMB Authentication Rate Limiter in Insider builds

Ned Pyle on Mar 16 2022 12:29 PM
A new security mechanism for the SMB server service
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Feedback on Hotpatch, SMB over QUIC, and Extended Network in Azure Edition

Ned Pyle on Mar 15 2022 10:27 AM
Share your feedback on Windows Server Azure Edition features
4,806

SMS WAC extension 2.6.2 released

Ned Pyle on Feb 10 2022 11:13 AM
Bug fixes available in SMS WAC extension 2.6.2
6,712

Windows Server upgrade and lifecycle survey

Ned Pyle on Nov 10 2021 01:34 PM
5 minute survey to help us make your lives easier
6,991

Register for Azure IaaS Day

Ned Pyle on Nov 09 2021 12:10 PM
Free event on Nov 17

Latest Comments

Gabriel Luiz
in What's new in Windows Server vNext Ignite Session Now Available on Nov 28 2023 10:07 AM
I am now translating the slides into Brazilian Portuguese and will shortly be making a Microsoft Ignite-style presentation!
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Jethro_Rose
in Work Folders for Android - Released on Nov 26 2023 10:57 PM
all(?) the links on this seem to be broken 404s
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JCAlexandres
in Streamlined Migration of FRS to DFSR SYSVOL on Nov 22 2023 05:29 AM
Excellent How-To, I have used these steps a couple of times preparing a 2012 R2 domain migrating to 2019. Kudos to the author, thank you!
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Ned Pyle
in SMB over QUIC now available in Windows Server Insider Datacenter and Standard editions on Nov 17 2023 01:21 PM
@Wes Lazara woohoo!
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Wes Lazara
in SMB over QUIC now available in Windows Server Insider Datacenter and Standard editions on Nov 17 2023 05:15 AM
Beautiful. Was able to set it all up with pshell and it works perfectly - seamless with no prompt for creds even on a non-hybrid entra-native win11 pro box signed in with a hybrid user account... just the scenario we are hoping for.
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