To the Cloud and Beyond - Accessing Files Remotely from Linux via SMB3.1.1

Explore the latest advancements in remote file access for Linux systems in this 30-minute conference talk from linux.conf.au. Dive into the significant improvements made to cifs.ko over the past year, including new SMB3.1.1 features and optimizations. Learn about the addition of the kernel server (ksmbd) to Linux, providing multiple server options alongside Samba. Discover performance enhancements such as handle leases, multichannel support, signing improvements, read-ahead performance gains, and directory and metadata caching upgrades. Examine security advancements, including support for stronger encryption and the implementation of QUIC. Gain insights into how these features benefit common scenarios, from faster cloud access to improved interactions with Samba, Windows, Macs, and the new Linux kernel server. Understand the impact of these developments on the Linux ecosystem and their potential for enhancing remote file access capabilities.