Aug 23, 2024 · Many changes are coming to the SMB protocol in Windows 11 and Windows Server 2025. Read up on what will be generally available later in 2024.

Nov 8, 2023 · Defender firewall This change enforces a higher degree of default of network security as well as bringing SMB firewall rules closer to the Windows Server “File Server” role …

Jun 8, 2020 · By default, no version of Windows allows inbound SMB communications after setup; the built-in Windows Defender Firewall (previously called Windows Firewall) rules prevent …

Nov 8, 2023 · The newer SMB over QUIC protocol requires the QUIC-mandated UDP/443, both for server and client. Until now these were hard-coded and unalterable. Configuring alternative …

Mar 10, 2025 · Accessing older NAS devices using SMB after the Windows 11 24H2 update can be problematic, but you can resolve these issues by adjusting certain settings in the Windows …

Jun 29, 2020 · Defend your users and devices from the most common SMB interception attacks, make your organization irritating enough to send the bad guys to greener pastures.

Sep 13, 2023 · Heya folks, Ned here again. Beginning in Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25951 (Canary) and Windows Server Preview Build 25951, the SMB client now supports blocking …

Jul 1, 2025 · Note: Hyper-V supports storing VMs on SMB 3.0 shares with Kerberos or certificate-based authentication, but in a workgroup you’ll likely rely on a username/password for the …

Aug 25, 2025 · Defender Firewall Settings to allow remote WireGuard VPN users to access SMB share on Windows host Upfront note: our current "server" is Windows 10 but it will be replaced …

May 29, 2024 · Changes to SMB security in Windows 11 24H2 release preview may prevent access to third party NAS appliances or other devices.