SAMBA+ 4.22 packages for various SUSE and Red Hat platforms as well as for Debian GNU/Linux and Ubuntu have been developed by SerNet’s Samba team and are now available.
This is the first stable SAMBA+ release of the new Samba 4.22 series. Please test thoroughly before upgrading and read the release notes carefully. They contain important information about changes and new features in this major release:
With this release, Samba 4.21 has entered "maintenance mode," while Samba 4.20 is now in "security fixes only mode." Samba 4.19 will likely not receive further updates, and the SAMBA+ 4.19 repositories will soon be disabled. Please upgrade to a recent SAMBA+ version.
A major enhancement in Samba 4.22 is the introduction of SMB3 Directory Leases. This is a milestone developed as part of the larger project funded by the Sovereign Tech Fund (STF). SerNet GmbH secured the funding and is managing the development.
SMB3 Directory Leases allow clients to cache directory listings, reducing network overhead and improving performance when working with shared files and folders. The new global smb.conf option "smb3 directory leases" controls this feature. It is enabled by default for non-clustered Samba installations and disabled for clustered environments. More details are available in man smb.conf.
Ralph Böhme will present "The Rocky Road to SMB3 Directory Leases" at sambaXP on April 7-8, 2025, in Göttingen, Germany.
For more information on the STF project and its contributions to Samba, visit: STF Project Overview
Details on package access and upgrading can be found in the SAMBA+ How-to collection: SAMBA+ How-to Guide
If you are upgrading from a SAMBA+ version older than 4.21 and use your own or third-party scripts that rely on Samba’s Python modules, you must install the sernet-samba-python3 package after upgrading to SAMBA+ 4.22 on Debian or Ubuntu systems. RHEL and SUSE-based systems are not affected.
For details on SAMBA+ pricing:
For further questions, contact the SAMBA+ Team.
]]>It’s official: The detailed program for this year’s sambaXP on April 7–8, 2025 is now available! Visit sambaxp.org for all details. Look forward to a packed two-day schedule full of expert sessions, technical deep dives, and invaluable networking opportunities – once again held on-site at the Hotel Freizeit In in Goettingen, Germany.
Immediately following sambaXP, from April 8–10, SNIA will host the SMB3 Interoperability Lab EMEA, an exclusive testing and collaboration opportunity that perfectly complements the conference program. Don’t miss the chance to link theory to practice and enhance your SMB3 implementations on the spot. (Additional registration needed: https://www.snia.org/smb3iolabemea)
Ready to dive in? Visit sambaxp.org to view the full agenda, secure your ticket, and find more details on both sambaXP and the SMB3 IO Lab. We look forward to welcoming you in Goettingen for an event packed with open-source tech, cutting-edge developments, and a vibrant community spirit!
]]>SAMBA+ 4.21.4 has just been released by the Samba team at SerNet! Packages for a range of platforms – including SUSE, Red Hat, Debian GNU/Linux, Ubuntu, and AIX – are now available.
This update resolves several issues, with full details available in the release notes.
Our SAMBA+ packages are offered as part of a comprehensive software subscription and can be purchased directly in the SAMBA+ shop. Detailed pricing information is available at:
The new SAMBA+ packages are part of existing subscriptions. For further inquiries or to request a quote, please feel free to contact us.
On April 7-8, 2025, the sambaXP conference – the annual international event for the Open-Source software Samba – will take place in Goettingen, Germany. This year, participants have an exciting opportunity: Immediately following the conference, from April 8-10, SNIA will host the SMB3 Interoperability Lab EMEA (IO Lab). The event is supported by Microsoft.
The IO Lab is organized as a unique testing event. It focuses on creating a collaborative space to test implementations, identify bugs and fix processes. Several new features have recently been added to the SMB3 protocol and are now subject for learning and implementing! Participants will also get an exclusive chance to directly interact with Windows Protocol Support, Test Suite Development, and members of the Windows development team. But the Lab is more than only a testing environment – it invites Samba developers to showcase their SMB3 solutions and exchange experiences and knowledge.
Make sure to separately register for the Interoperability Lab via SNIA. Don’t miss the opportunity to test your SMB3 implementations on the spot in a cooperative environment.
As for sambaXP tickets: please check the registration section at the conference website.
SerNet and the Samba team are eager to meet everyone for the two exciting events in Göttingen!
]]>We're happy to introduce a new webinar series held by Björn Jacke. The first webinar will start in March 2025 and covers how to back up Active Directory with Samba and migrate from a Windows-based AD to Samba-AD. Learn key strategies for seamless transitions and effective AD management using the open-source tool Samba.
Most Active Directory installations are Windows-based. Samba makes it possible to secure such an AD installation with Unix tools and then to operate the backup with a Samba DC. This can be useful not only for backup purposes but also for migrating from Windows to Samba. This webinar demonstrates how to create a backup and how to restore asecure Samba AD.
Registration link: AD-Back-Up & Migration: How to migrate from Microsoft to with Samba
Please note that the webinar will only be held in English.
]]>SAMBA+ 4.20.7 is here, bringing improved stability and performance to your enterprise systems. The latest version of our software packages is ready for various platforms including SUSE, Red Hat, Debian GNU/Linux, Ubuntu, and AIX.
This release resolves several issues, ensuring a more reliable experience for all users. For a comprehensive overview of the changes, check the official release notes:
Release Notes for SAMBA+ 4.20.7
SAMBA+ packages are available as software subscriptions and can be purchased in the SAMBA+ shop. Detailed information and prices can be found at:
At SerNet, we remain focused on delivering high-quality solutions tailored to your business needs. Upgrade to SAMBA+ 4.20.7 today and take advantage of the latest improvements. The new SAMBA+ packages are included in the existing subscriptions.
For questions or support requests, please feel free to contact our SAMBA+ team.
]]>Good news at the start of the year: SerNet has just released SAMBA+ 4.21.3!
Packages for various SUSE and Red Hat platforms as well as for Debian GNU/Linux, Ubuntu and AIX are available now. These packages address several issues, which are listed in the release notes.
SAMBA+ packages are available as software subscriptions and can be purchased in the SAMBA+ shop. Detailed information and prices can be found at the listed shops:
The new SAMBA+ packages are included in the existing subscriptions. If you have any further questions or would like to request a quote, please feel free to contact us.
]]>The Samba team at SerNet GmbH has reached the second milestone (2/17) in the Sovereign Tech Agency.-funded project to enhance Samba’s functionality and interoperability. This milestone focuses on introducing SMB3 Directory Leases, a feature designed to improve performance and efficiency when working with shared files and folders. With this implementation, clients can establish leases on directories, enabling caching of directory contents, reducing network overhead for directory metadata operations, and enhanced responsiveness in shared environments.
The development team conducted in-depth research and testing to ensure compatibility with Microsoft's SMB3 implementation. This led to the identification of multiple bugs and deficiencies in Samba. As a result, the team thoroughly investigated the current SMB2 Leases implementation in Samba, fixing all bugs and enhancing Samba's continuous integration testing framework with rigorous testing.
This highlights the team’s commitment to maintaining seamless interoperability between Samba and Microsoft environments, a cornerstone of the project’s objectives.
The work on this milestone has been published and will be available in the public Samba repositories:
This achievement, like others in the project, ensures that the open-source community and organizations relying on Samba benefit from new features and robust cross-platform compatibility. The ongoing funding secured by SerNet and assigned by the Sovereign Tech Agency (STA, formerly known as Sovereign Tech Fund) enables these advancements, underscoring the collaborative effort behind the project.
For further information about the project, visit https://samba.plus/stf-project. The project is a long-term initiative aimed at strengthening Samba’s role as a critical open-source software for file sharing, interoperability, and identity access management. Over the course of 18 months, the project will complete 17 milestones to enhance Samba’s security, scalability, and functionality. Each milestone’s results are made publicly available, ensuring that the wider open-source community and IT infrastructures worldwide can benefit.
]]>Volker Lendecke, longtime member of the Samba core team and co-founder of SerNet, will give a presentation on “SMB3.11 UNIX Extensions: Current Status” at FOSDEM 2025 in Brussels. The presentation is scheduled for Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 13:25 (CET) in room K.3.401. As usual, FOSDEM will again offer the opportunity to follow the presentation remotely this year.
The presentation will highlight the current state of development of the SMB3.1.1 UNIX extensions and show how SMB3.11 Unix Extensions contribute to making SMB a fully-fledged file sharing protocol for Linux systems. Lendecke will address the latest advances in functionality, discuss technical challenges and give an outlook on future developments.
FOSDEM 2025 remains a central meeting place for the open source community and attracts a large number of developers, technologists and enthusiasts from all over the world every year. The free, volunteer-organized conference is known for its wide range of topics, including software development, operating systems, networking and much more. With its practice-oriented presentations and discussions, the event offers a valuable opportunity for knowledge exchange and networking within the open source world.
Whether on-site in Brussels or virtually, don't miss this opportunity to gain deeper insights into the future of SMB and the UNIX extensions and to meet parts of the Samba Core Team!
]]>The Samba team at SerNet GmbH has reached the first milestone (1/17) in its project funded by Sovereign Tech Agency. This milestone focuses on strengthening the security of the MS-NRPC component and hardening Netlogon communication, addressing critical requirements in upcoming Windows versions. By transitioning domain controller communication and client-controller interactions to Kerberos-based authentication, the Samba team is ensuring enhanced security and interoperability. This work has been made possible through funding secured by SerNet and funds assigned by the Sovereign Tech Agency (STA, formerly known as Sovereign Tech Fund).
The Samba development team has successfully implemented and published the following improvements and optimizations:
The implemented security enhancements will be available in the public Samba software repositories, ensuring that all users of Samba benefit from the ongoing development work. This milestone represents not only a technical achievement but also a commitment to the open-source community, made possible through SerNet’s efforts in securing funding and providing development leadership.
For further information about the project, have a look at the project overview. The Samba STA project is an initiative to enhance the functionality, security, and scalability of Samba, a critical open-source software for interoperability and identity access management in mixed-OS environments. The project, funded by the STA, focuses on completing 17 milestones over 18 months, covering areas such as modern security protocols, failover functionality, and UNIX extensions. Development results are continuously made publicly available.
]]>The SerNet Samba team’s contributions from this year’s SNIA Developer Conference (SDC 2024) are now available to watch online. Ralph Böhme, Volker Lendecke, and Stefan Metzmacher – all also key members of the international Samba team – shared valuable insights during their sessions.
Whether you missed the event or want to revisit the content, you can now access the recordings here:
Check out this opportunity to explore the latest innovations in Samba and storage technologies.
]]>SerNet has officially released SAMBA+ 4.20.6 and 4.21.2. Packages for various SUSE and Red Hat platforms as well as for Debian GNU/Linux, Ubuntu and AIX are available now.
These packages address several issues, which are listed in the release notes 4.20.6 and 4.21.2.
SAMBA+ packages are available as software subscriptions and can be purchased in the SAMBA+ shop. Detailed information and prices can be found at
The new SAMBA+ packages are included in the existing subscriptions. If you have any further questions or would like to request a quote, please feel free to contact us.
]]>SerNet is excited to announce that sambaXP 2025 will take place on April 7th and 8th on-site in Göttingen, Germany once again. This annual event promises to bring together Samba enthusiasts and experts for an interesting and enjoyable two-day conference. Please note that this date has changed!
For those eager to contribute to the conference, now is a great time to start thinking about topics for talks. The call for papers will open shortly, and we invite innovative and engaging submissions. If you have ideas, questions, or any issues related to your participation, please do not hesitate to reach out to the Local Organizing Committee. We are ready to assist and make your Samba eXPerience as smooth as possible.
For updates on ticketing, and other event details, be sure to visit sambaxp.org. To get into the Samba spirit ahead of sambaXP 2025, check out the recordings from the 2024 conference available on YouTube. The sessions are a great way to gain insights and inspiration.
We look forward to welcoming you to an engaging and fruitful sambaXP 2025 in Göttingen!
]]>The Samba team at SerNet just released the packages for SAMBA+ 4.21.1 and SAMBA+ 4.19.9. Packages for various SUSE and Red Hat platforms as well as for Debian GNU/Linux and Ubuntu are available now.
The new versions address several issues, which are listed in the release notes:
SAMBA+ packages are available as software subscriptions and can be purchased in the SAMBA+ shop. Detailed information and prices can be found at the US SAMBA+ Shop (for USD Pricing) or the World SAMBA+ Shop (for EUR Pricing).
Existing subscriptions include new SAMBA+ packages. If you have any further questions or would like to request a quote, please feel free to contact us.
]]>SAMBA+ 4.21 has just been released. Packages for various SUSE and Red Hat platforms as well as for Debian GNU/Linux, Ubuntu and AIX has been developed by SerNet's Samba developers and are available now.
This is the first stable SAMBA+ release of the new Samba 4.21 release series. Please make sure to test thoroughly before upgrading and read the release notes carefully! The release notes, which contain information about changes and new features of the new major release, are available here.
With the new 4.21 release Samba 4.20 has been turned into the "maintenance mode" and Samba 4.19 into the "security fixes only mode". Samba 4.18 will probably not receive any updates beyond this point. The SAMBA+ 4.18 repositories will be disabled soon. Please update to a recent version of SAMBA+.
Details on accessing the packages and upgrading can be found in the
SAMBA+ How-to collection.
If you are running your own or third-party scripts which make use of Samba's Python modules, you will need to install the sernet-samba-python3 package after upgrading to the new SAMBA+ version 4.21 on your Debian or Ubuntu. RHEL and SUSE based systems are not affected.
For more information regarding SAMBA+ within US Dollar Pricing see US SAMBA+ Shop. For EUR Pricing and ROW consult the World SAMBA+ Shop or directly the SAMBA+-Team .
]]>SerNet has officially released SAMBA+ 4.20.5. Packages for various SUSE and Red Hat platforms as well as for Debian GNU/Linux and Ubuntu are available now. SAMBA+ 4.20.5 for AIX will follow soon.
These packages address several issues, which are listed in the release notes:
SAMBA+ packages are available as software subscriptions and can be purchased in the SAMBA+ shop. Detailed information and prices can be found at
The new SAMBA+ packages are included in the existing subscriptions. If you have any further questions or would like to request a quote, please feel free to contact us.
]]>SerNet has secured significant funding from the German Sovereign Tech Fund (STF) to advance the Samba project, a vital open-source software that enables identity and access management (IAM) and seamless interoperability between Windows, Linux, and Unix systems via the SMB protocol. Over the next 18 months, Samba core developers will tackle 17 key milestones in six target groups aimed at enhancing Samba’s security, scalability, and functionality. The project's focus is on areas like transparent failover, SMB3 UNIX extensions, and modern security protocols such as SMB over QUIC. These improvements are designed to ensure that Samba remains a robust and secure solution for organizations that rely on a sovereign IT infrastructure that is as independent as possible of proprietary software regimes, but including optimal interoperability.
This project aligns perfectly with the mission of the Sovereign Tech Fund. By funding work on Samba the fund is bolstering one of the most critical technologies that underpin global IT infrastructures, particularly in sectors where cross-platform compatibility is vital.
Jeremy Allison, long standing member of the Samba core team said: "I'm very pleased that the Sovereign Tech Fund has recognised the importance of Samba in providing critical open source infrastructure to enterprises worldwide. The commissioned work will ensure that Samba remains a competitive and secure choice to create data storage and authentication services for all users."
Johannes Loxen, founder of SerNet and long-time fundraiser for the Samba project, was very impressed by the constructive and targeted work at the STF: "We are very grateful for the support of everyone at the Sovereign Tech Fund and their efforts in making this funding possible."
After the contract was signed, development work began as early as September 1 and is expected to be completed by the end of February 2026 for all milestones. Work results will be uploaded to the public Samba software repositories for public use immediately after the milestones and tests have been completed. A detailed project report will be published after the first milestone is reached in November 2024 and will be continuously updated.
About Samba:
Samba is an essential free and open-source implementation of the SMB protocol, enabling seamless interoperability between systems running Windows, Linux, and Unix. It is a cornerstone in Identity and Access Management (IAM), playing a crucial role in Active Directory environments by facilitating file sharing and authentication across mixed-OS networks. As part of all major Linux distributions, Samba’s wide adoption spans public institutions, enterprises, and educational facilities worldwide. For more input refer to https://samba.org.
About Sovereign Tech Fund:
The Sovereign Tech Fund supports the development, improvement, and maintenance of open digital infrastructure. The funds' goal is to sustainably strengthen the open source ecosystem with focus on security, resilience, technological diversity, and the people behind the code. Read more on https://www.sovereigntechfund.de.
About SerNet:
SerNet is part of the Open Source community and offers products and services for commercial users of Samba like software subscriptions, support, consulting and development services. SerNet GmbH has been founded in Germany in 1997 together with members of Samba Team. SerNet, Inc. in California is a 100% subsidiary of SerNet GmbH. Get more information about Samba by SerNet here: https://samba.plus.
“By developers, for developers” is the motto of this year's SNIA Developer Conference in Santa Clara, California. Once again specialists in storage and network technologies will come together from September 16-18, 2024 to feature insights into the latest industry advancements.
We are delighted that members of the SerNet Samba team are making a meaningful contribution to the overall 2024 agenda!
On Monday afternoon, September 16, Ralph Böhme will provide insights into the latest advances in Samba development in his talk "Samba Development Status Update". Volker Lendecke's presentation on "NFS and SMB Common Infrastructure" will follow, also on the afternoon of September 16.
You are welcome to make an appointment with our team in advance at sales@sernet.de. We look forward to your visit & vivid discussions!
]]>SerNet has officially released SAMBA+ 4.19.8. Packages for various SUSE and Red Hat platforms as well as for Debian GNU/Linux, Ubuntu and AIX are available now.
These packages address several issues, which are listed in the release notes.
SAMBA+ is offered by SerNet as a subscription-based service, ensuring you have access to the latest updates. Subscriptions are available for purchase in our SAMBA+ shops, with detailed information and pricing listed in both USD and EUR:
For customers with an existing subscription, the SAMBA+ 4.20.1 packages are already included, giving you access to the most recent enhancements. If you have any questions or need further assistance with SAMBA+ 4.20.1, our team is ready to make sure you get the most out of SAMBA+.
]]>SAMBA+ 4.20.3 has just been released. Packages for various SUSE and Red Hat platforms as well as for Debian GNU/Linux, Ubuntu and AIX are
available now.
These packages address several issues, which are listed in the release notes.
SAMBA+ packages are available as software subscriptions. Purchase them in the SAMBA+ US shop (currency: USD) or the SAMBA+ world shop (currency: EUR). Existing subscriptions include the new SAMBA+ packages.
For more detailed information and pricing, please visit the shops. For further inquiries please use the contact sheet.
]]>The next installments in the webinar series "Setting up SAMBA+ on AIX with SAMBA+" will take place on September 4 (2 to 3 pm CEST) and November 14 (time tba). These sessions are designed to enhance technical skills and knowledge. Secure your spot and find more information here.
Webinar Highlights:
This webinar will be held in English. Additional dates will be announced shortly.
]]>On 9 and 10 October 2024, SerNet will once again be present at Storage, Server, Network (S2N for short) in Hamburg. Over the two days of the conference organised by heise, S2N will focus on trends and technologies from the areas of storage networks and data management, as well as networks and servers, thus reflecting the thematic growth of the former Storage2day.
You can look forward to interesting talks and presentations by our Samba Teamlead Ralph Böhme and Managing Director Johannes Loxen on the topics of "SAMBA in critical infrastructure" and "News from Ceph and Samba". You can also take the opportunity to talk to us in person.
We look forward to your visit!
]]>SAMBA+ 4.20.2 and updates for 4.19.7 have just been released. Packages for various SUSE and Red Hat platforms as well as for Debian GNU/Linux,
Ubuntu and AIX are available now.
The 4.20.2 packages address several issues, which are listed in the according release notes.
The updates for the 4.19.7 packages address:
SAMBA+ packages are available as software subscriptions. Purchase them in the SAMBA+ US shop (currency: USD) or the SAMBA+ world shop (currency: EUR). Existing subscriptions include the new SAMBA+ packages.
For more detailed information and pricing, please visit the shops. For further inquiries please use the contact sheet.
]]>With the Samba 4.20 release in March 2024, SerNet-developer Stefan Metzmacher introduced significant enhancements to the SMB Witness Protocol, a crucial component for maintaining high availability in SMB server environments. SMB Witness continuously monitors the health and status of server clusters, alerting SMB clients about node or network failures and effectively minimizing downtime through dynamic connection failover.
At the recent sambaXP 2024, Metzmacher, a veteran in open-source networking technologies, highlighted these advancements. He discussed peculiarities and previously undocumented behaviors within the Windows Witness Protocol, aiming for improved interoperability and reinforcing the importance of open-source collaboration for digital sovereignty.
A significant portion of Metzmacher's presentation focused on configuring the witness service using the new command-line management interface. He emphasized essential steps, such as initiating the daemon before other services for optimal performance, and provided practical examples of managing connected Windows clients.
Watch the full conference session on YouTube: SMB Witness Service in Samba CTDB Clusters
Through these open-source innovations, SerNet continues to advocate for digital sovereignty by providing scalable, robust, and resilient network solutions for IT infrastructures.
]]>The new SAMBA+ version 4.19.7 has been released. Packages are now available for various SUSE and Red Hat platforms, as well as for Debian GNU/Linux and Ubuntu. A version for AIX will be available soon.
This update addresses several issues, which are detailed in the release notes.
SAMBA+ packages can be obtained through software subscriptions available for purchase in the SAMBA+ US shop (currency: USD) or the SAMBA+ world shop (currency: EUR). Existing subscriptions include the new SAMBA+ packages.
For more detailed information and pricing, please visit the shops. For further inquiries please use the contact sheet.
Stay up to date and take advantage of the improvements in the latest SAMBA+ version.
]]>SAMBA+ AIX 4.20.1 is the first SAMBA+ package to include Software Bills of Materials (SBOM files). With this, SAMBA+ AIX is all set for the upcoming Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). The formats CycloneDX, SPDX and SWID tags are supplied. The SBOM is also in progress for the standard SAMBA+ packages - the SerNet Samba team will follow suit with this shortly.
The CRA is a regulatory initiative of the European Union that aims to increase the cyber resilience of digital products. An SBOM, which lists all software components, libraries and dependencies, is a tool to fulfill the security and transparency requirements of the CRA. With this step, SerNet is already proactively preparing to comply with the CRA.
Would you like to talk to us about how SerNet is further developing the SAMBA+ packages and supporting the Samba project? Write us an e-mail or give us a call!
Although once again online, sambaXP 2024 from April 16-18 was a great event to bring people from all over the world together: Samba developers, users and enthusiasts shared their insights and engaged in constructive discussions despite major time zone differences. A heartfelt thanks to our sponsors—Google, Microsoft, and SerNet—for their continued support, making this event possible.
A total of 20 presentations are now available in the sambaXP 2024 playlist on YouTube and offer material for many hours of exploring the world of Samba. From the Samba team at SerNet, the presentation by Stefan Metzmacher on the SMB Witness Protocol is particularly recommended. In addition, Volker Lendecke compared SMB and NFS, Ralph Böhme dealt with SoS - Scale Out Samba, the comeback of Ceph. Microsoft's special Interoperability Track also provided insights into the development of the SMB protocol.
In his Welcome Note, Jeremy Allison, Chairman of sambaXP, discussed the XZ Utils backdoor and the lessons to be learned from it, for open source projects in general and Samba in particular. Allison: "The data that Samba protects is some of the most valuable data in the world. I'm talking about Samba as an Active Directory domain controller, which essentially contains the crown jewels of an organization. It contains the authentication and passwords of all the users that are in that domain." In light of the XZ-incident, Allison suggested a renewed focus on security protocols within the Samba community. He advocated increased alertness in code review and called for close vetting of contributions, especially from new or lesser-known authors. The existing practice of requiring every code submission to be reviewed by two engineers was highlighted as a crucial safeguard, although he acknowledged the challenges posed by the sheer volume of submissions and the potential for oversight. And, as he noted, "procedures alone cannot protect us from social engineering".
The welcome also served as a call to action for the wider open source community to seek support, "If money helps solve the problem, then we should ask for it." He emphasized the need to look for funding opportunities for critical open source projects – which also applies to Samba.
The sambaXP 2025 is already on the drawing board. Stay up to date on future events and important developments at sambaxp.org.
]]>SAMBA+ 4.20.1 has just been released. Packages for various SUSE and Red Hat platforms as well as for Debian GNU/Linux, Ubuntu and AIX are available now.
These packages address several issues, which are listed in the release notes:
https://www.samba.org/samba/history/samba-4.20.1.html
SAMBA+ packages are offered by SerNet as software subscriptions. Subscriptions are available for purchase in our SAMBA+ shop, with detailed information and pricing listed in both USD and EUR:
Existing subscriptions include the SAMBA+ 4.20.1 packages.
Get in touch with us! If you would like more information or have any questions about SAMBA+ 4.20.1, simply contact us. Our team will be happy to assist you and make sure you get the most out of SAMBA+.
]]>SerNet will be participating in the Common Europe Congress, set to take place from June 3 to June 6, 2024, in Milan, Italy. The conference is dedicated to IBM Power, IBM i, AIX, and Linux on Power solutions, attracting industry professionals and enthusiasts from around the globe.
At SerNet, we are excited to showcase SAMBA+ and especially SAMBA+ AIX, which offers cutting-edge solutions tailored for these platforms.
Are you looking to deepen your understanding of Samba solutions or interested in exploring joint development opportunities? Our expert team will be on site throughout the congress. We invite you to pre-schedule a meeting with our sales team to discuss how our services can help optimize your business operations.
For appointments, please reach out to us at contact@samba.plus. We look forward to engaging with fellow professionals, sharing insights, and exploring potential collaborations.
]]>SerNet announces the launch of SAMBA+ 4.20.0. This is the latest stable release series of Samba for Enterprise Linux. Available immediately for a variety of platforms including SUSE, Red Hat, Debian GNU/Linux, Ubuntu, and for AIX. This release introduces multiple enhancements for up-to-date enterprise environments.
Standing out is the new Service Witness Protocol [MS-SWN], developed by Stefan Metzmacher from SerNet. This enhances the stability and monitoring capabilities within clustered environments. This protocol is essential for enterprises using high-availability solutions, allowing clients to monitor their SMB connections more effectively across cluster nodes. This development ensures that SAMBA+ remains at the forefront of networked system resilience, providing scalable solutions for large-scale deployments.
Additionally, the release of SAMBA+ 4.20 transitions previous series into different support phases: Samba 4.19 enters maintenance mode, Samba 4.18 shifts to security fixes only, and updates for Samba 4.17 will be discontinued. Users are encouraged to upgrade to the latest version to take advantage of the new features and improved security protocols.
For existing SAMBA+ subscribers, the new release is included in your current subscription. New customers can obtain SAMBA+ through a software subscription available at our online shops (USD Pricing: US SAMBA+ Shop, EUR Pricing: World SAMBA+ Shop). All details about subscription options and pricing are listed there.
As enterprises increasingly rely on robust, secure, and scalable solutions, SAMBA+ 4.20.0 represents a step forward. We invite all users to read the detailed release notes to ensure a smooth transition and to leverage the full capabilities of this release.
Please make sure to test thoroughly before upgrading. For further assistance, upgrade paths, and deployment strategies, please consult our SAMBA+ HowTo collection or contact our support team directly through our website.