SMB and NFS Protocol Comparison - Understanding Similarities and Differences

Explore a technical conference talk that delves into the similarities and differences between SMB and NFSv4 protocols, with a particular focus on their interoperable locking infrastructure. Gain insights from an experienced SMB developer's perspective on the NFSv4 RFC implementation and discover where these protocols converge and diverge. Learn about the potential benefits of implementing common infrastructure for both protocols, understand the fundamental aspects of NFS from an SMB perspective, and master the essential steps for building an interoperable server. Presented by Volker Lendecke from SerNet GmbH, this 51-minute session provides valuable knowledge for system administrators, developers, and IT professionals working with network file sharing protocols.