SMB2 Unix Extensions and Reparse Points Implementation Status - 2023

Explore a 52-minute technical presentation from the Storage Developer Conference 2023 that delves into the implementation of SMB2 unix extensions and ntfs reparse points in smbd. Learn about the fundamental nature of reparse points and Samba's progress in implementing them, while gaining insights into the Linux kernel SMB client's current capabilities regarding reparse points and special files over SMB2. Discover how symlinks, sockets, and other special files are presented to clients through detailed explanations by Volker Lendecke from SerNet GmbH. Master key concepts including SMB reparse points, SMB2 unix extensions status, and the presentation of unix special files like sockets and fifos to linux clients through practical demonstrations and technical discussion.