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SMB security hardening in Windows Server 2025 & Windows 11

NedPyle on Aug 23 2024 09:19 AM
Many changes are coming to the SMB protocol in Windows 11 and Windows Server 2025. Read up on what will be generally ava...
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Windows Server 2025 Storage Performance with Diskspd

DanCuomo on Jun 14 2024 01:59 PM
New improvements in Diskspd show significant latency improvements in Windows Server 2025. In this article we'll delve in...
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Accessing a third-party NAS with SMB in Windows 11 24H2 may fail

NedPyle on May 29 2024 09:41 AM
Changes to SMB security in Windows 11 24H2 release preview may prevent access to third party NAS appliances or other dev...
3,825

Completing DFSR SYSVOL migration of domains that use Entra ID passwordless SSO

NedPyle on May 13 2024 10:39 AM
Fixing a blocked FRS TO DFSR SYSVOL migration with a AzureADKerberos DC.
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Storage in Windows Server 2025, from the Server Summit

NedPyle on Mar 28 2024 03:02 PM
On demand videos of the Windows Server Summit 2024 are available, with many presentations on storage.
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Windows Insider build 26090 brings small changes for SMB

NedPyle on Mar 28 2024 12:49 PM
Getting a few more little things done for SMB over QUIC, auditing
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Windows Server Insider Preview 26040 is out - and so is the new name

NedPyle on Jan 26 2024 11:24 AM
Server Insider previews have resumed & bring many new features. 
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What's new in Windows Server vNext Ignite Session Now Available

NedPyle on Nov 28 2023 09:42 AM
Free 45-minute breakout session with demos and reveals. 
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SMB over QUIC now available in Windows Server Insider Datacenter and Standard editions

NedPyle 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 Insider

NedPyle on Nov 08 2023 10:01 AM
The ability to configure client to connect to ports other than TCP/445 and QUIC/443
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SMB firewall rule changes in Windows Insider

NedPyle 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

NedPyle 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

NedPyle on Oct 25 2023 10:08 AM
SMB client global encryption option now available to ensure highest security.
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New CISA Stop Ransomware Guide

NedPyle 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

NedPyle 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

NedPyle 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

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

NedPyle 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

NedPyle 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 as part of Windows Insider

NedPyle on Mar 08 2023 03:12 PM
Latest Windows Insider build 25314.xxx build disables legacy Remote Mailslot protocol.
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Upgrading and updating Windows Server AMA coming March 9

NedPyle on Mar 07 2023 10:08 AM
"Ask me anything" event with Windows Server program manager team 
8,936

Windows Server DFSR and File Replication Survey

NedPyle on Feb 15 2023 10:17 AM
Quick survey on DFSR and file replication usage for IT Pros
7,910

Group Policy Preferences Drive Map Survey and Feedback

NedPyle on Feb 01 2023 12:15 PM
Quick survey on GPP Drive Map extension usage for IT professionals
5,279

Offline Files survey and feedback

NedPyle on Jan 25 2023 09:35 AM
Quick survey on Windows Offline Files usage for IT professionals
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SMB insecure guest auth now off by default in Windows Insider Pro editions

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

NedPyle 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
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Latest Windows Server Summit coming on December 6th

NedPyle 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

NedPyle 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

NedPyle 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

NedPyle on Sep 21 2022 11:01 AM
The SMB authentication rate limiter introduced in Windows Insider in the Spring is now ON by default

Latest Comments

sajid_shamir
in SMB and Null Sessions: Why Your Pen Test is Probably Wrong on Sep 16 2024 08:34 AM
@Netstaff what he means null session is allowed to domain controllers and RDS server. you can configure group policy and disable null session if any on any server/pc but the policy will not be apply on Domain controllers.(i already tried). thus a hacker can use null session and get the list of users...
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DJ8014
in The mystery of the slow file copy from the fast computer on Sep 12 2024 12:08 PM
Hello, How would I go about opening a support case? And if MS decides to say whatever the problem is is not a bug, what kind of charge would be expected?
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NedPyle
in The beginning of the end of Remote Mailslots as part of Windows Insider on Sep 04 2024 09:28 AM
They are nearly as legacy as Mailslots, they've had historical security issues, and in some cases, we've blocked their use by default (such as when using SMB over QUIC).
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Peter_Schueller
in The beginning of the end of Remote Mailslots as part of Windows Insider on Sep 03 2024 11:40 PM
Thanks for the info.But why are Named Pipes less recommended? With Sockets you have the problem that you have to choose a port number and probably create proprietary firewall exceptions.
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NedPyle
in The beginning of the end of Remote Mailslots as part of Windows Insider on Sep 03 2024 09:51 AM
Hi. I'd recommend switching to Windows Sockets (About Winsock - Win32 apps | Microsoft Learn) or - less recommended - Named Pipes (Named Pipes - Win32 apps | Microsoft Learn).
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