Shared Folders (SMB) Server
Applies To: Windows Server 2008 R2
The Shared Folders functionality in Windows Server 2008 allows you to centrally manage file shares on a computer. The Server Message Block (SMB) protocol is what Windows uses to share files, printers, serial ports, and communicate this information between computers by using named pipes and mail slots. In a networked environment, servers make file systems and resources available to clients. Clients make SMB requests for resources and servers make SMB responses. This protocol generates information that helps users troubleshoot Shared Folders problems.
Managed Entities
The following is a list of the managed entities that are included in this managed entity:
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A shared resource is a volume, folder, file, printer, or serial port shared over a network using the SMB protocol. |
Aspects
The following is a list of all aspects that are part of this managed entity:
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The Server Message Block (SMB) protocol is what Windows uses to share files, printers, serial ports, and communicate this information between computers. The service must be configured correctly for the server to properly manage shared resources. |
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The Server Message Block (SMB) protocol is what Windows uses to share files, printers, serial ports, and communicate this information between computers. The service must be able to allocate enough system resources to function properly. Low system resources may cause the server to malfunction or stop. |
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The Server Message Block (SMB) protocol is what Windows uses to share files, printers, serial ports, and communicate this information between computers. The service must be running for the server to identify and share resources. |