Understanding the Windows Protocols: SMB and CIFS
The Simple Message Block (SMB) protocol provides the basis for Windows file and print sharing. SMB provides support for file browsing and two levels of security:
User— A user must authenticate with the SMB server during the initial connection. The supplied username and password determine what resources the user can access.
Share— Share-level security operates on an individual shared resource. The resource has a single password. Anyone with access to the password can access the resource.
SMB is implemented on top of a transport protocol. Think of this as similar to the way that AppleTalk exists on top of LocalTalk (serial networking) and EtherTalk (ethernet-based networks).
The SMB protocol has ...
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