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Storage in Windows Server 2025, from the Server Summit

Ned Pyle on Mar 28 2024 03:02 PM
On demand videos of the Windows Server Summit 2024 are available, with many presentations on storage.
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Windows Insider build 26090 brings small changes for SMB

Ned Pyle on Mar 28 2024 12:49 PM
Getting a few more little things done for SMB over QUIC, auditing
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Windows Server Insider Preview 26040 is out - and so is the new name

Ned Pyle on Jan 26 2024 11:24 AM
Server Insider previews have resumed & bring many new features. 
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What's new in Windows Server vNext Ignite Session Now Available

Ned Pyle on Nov 28 2023 09:42 AM
Free 45-minute breakout session with demos and reveals. 
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SMB over QUIC now available in Windows Server Insider Datacenter and Standard editions

Ned Pyle on Nov 15 2023 10:33 AM
SMB over QUIC server feature is no longer limited to Azure Edition SKUs
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SMB alternative ports now supported in Windows Insider

Ned Pyle on Nov 08 2023 10:01 AM
The ability to configure client to connect to ports other than TCP/445 and QUIC/443
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SMB firewall rule changes in Windows Insider

Ned Pyle on Nov 08 2023 10:01 AM
New restrictive SMB firewall rules are starting in Windows Insiders
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DR 2.0: Migrating from DFSR to Storage Replica

Ned Pyle on Nov 07 2023 09:59 AM
When, why, and how to migrate from your legacy DFS replication to modern Storage Replica
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SMB client encryption mandate now supported in Windows Insider

Ned Pyle on Oct 25 2023 10:08 AM
SMB client global encryption option now available to ensure highest security.
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New CISA Stop Ransomware Guide

Ned Pyle on Oct 20 2023 09:49 AM
he U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) just released their updated #StopRansomware Guide with a...
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SMB over QUIC client access control now supported in Windows Insider

Ned Pyle on Oct 18 2023 10:16 AM
An update to SMB over QUIC adds a new security option.
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SMB dialect management now supported in Windows Insider

Ned Pyle on Sep 13 2023 10:42 AM
SMB now supports controlling SMB2 and 3 dialect usage discretely. 
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SMB NTLM blocking now supported in Windows Insider

Ned Pyle on Sep 13 2023 10:41 AM
SMB now supports blocking NTLM discretely. 
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SMB Signing and Guest Authentication

Ned Pyle on Jun 13 2023 11:24 AM
Understanding why guests and SMB signing don't mix.
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SMB signing required by default in Windows Insider

Ned Pyle on Jun 02 2023 10:43 AM
Now in Windows Insiders, SMB signing is required by default in certain editions.
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The beginning of the end of Remote Mailslots as part of Windows Insider

Ned Pyle on Mar 08 2023 03:12 PM
Latest Windows Insider build 25314.xxx build disables legacy Remote Mailslot protocol.
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Upgrading and updating Windows Server AMA coming March 9

Ned Pyle on Mar 07 2023 10:08 AM
"Ask me anything" event with Windows Server program manager team 
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Windows Server DFSR and File Replication Survey

Ned Pyle on Feb 15 2023 10:17 AM
Quick survey on DFSR and file replication usage for IT Pros
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Group Policy Preferences Drive Map Survey and Feedback

Ned Pyle on Feb 01 2023 12:15 PM
Quick survey on GPP Drive Map extension usage for IT professionals
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Offline Files survey and feedback

Ned Pyle on Jan 25 2023 09:35 AM
Quick survey on Windows Offline Files usage for IT professionals
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SMB insecure guest auth now off by default in Windows Insider Pro editions

Ned Pyle on Jan 13 2023 09:45 AM
Insecure guest auth for SMB 2 and 3 is now off by default in Windows Insider Pro editions just like Windows 10 and Windo...
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Support ends for Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 7, 8.1

Ned Pyle on Jan 10 2023 10:47 AM
Extended and ESU support ending for legacy Windows and Windows Server platforms, a must-read for IT Pros
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Latest Windows Server Summit coming on December 6th

Ned Pyle on Dec 02 2022 10:45 AM
Latest Windows Server Summit is Dec 6, sign up here!
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New file and storage options for Windows Server announced at Ignite

Ned Pyle on Oct 14 2022 01:18 PM
New file and storage options announced at ignite
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Slower SMB read performance for large files in 22H2

Ned Pyle on Oct 03 2022 10:35 AM
Info and workaround for an issue seen in 22H2 Win11
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SMB authentication rate limiter now on by default in Windows Insider

Ned Pyle on Sep 21 2022 11:01 AM
The SMB authentication rate limiter introduced in Windows Insider in the Spring is now ON by default
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SMB compression behavior & settings changes

Ned Pyle on Aug 26 2022 01:55 PM
SMB compression behavior & config changes to make compression more likely
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SMB1 now disabled by default for Windows 11 Home Insider

Ned Pyle on Apr 19 2022 10:40 AM
Latest Windows Insider Dev channel Home edition builds no longer have SMB1 client enabled by default.
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SMB Authentication Rate Limiter in Insider builds

Ned Pyle on Mar 16 2022 12:29 PM
A new security mechanism for the SMB server service
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Feedback on Hotpatch, SMB over QUIC, and Extended Network in Azure Edition

Ned Pyle on Mar 15 2022 10:27 AM
Share your feedback on Windows Server Azure Edition features

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Wes Lazara
in Windows Insider build 26090 brings small changes for SMB on Apr 15 2024 06:35 PM
Thanks Ned. So..... how does one do that, lol? The insider download page offers 26085 ISOs only. And Windows Update isn't doable... Is there some way to download those older builds?
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Ned Pyle
in Windows Insider build 26090 brings small changes for SMB on Apr 15 2024 08:34 AM
Ah sorry! Yes, I did get an answer: There is a known issue that, you cannot upgrade from 26031-26045 directly to 26063+.If you are in 26040, you would need to upgrade to 26046-26062 first, then continue upgrade to 26063+
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Wes Lazara
in Windows Insider build 26090 brings small changes for SMB on Apr 13 2024 05:04 AM
Howdy Ned!  Any word? Thank you,Wes
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Ned Pyle
in SMB over QUIC now available in Windows Server Insider Datacenter and Standard editions on Apr 10 2024 09:49 AM
@Abhay Pujari you're asking when Windows Server 2025 will be available, and I am not allowed to say this.
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Abhay Pujari
in SMB over QUIC now available in Windows Server Insider Datacenter and Standard editions on Apr 09 2024 09:14 PM
Thank you @Ned Pyle for the updates. May I know is there any timeline for SMB over QUIC will be available for On-Premises servers as I saw your previous posts where you mentioned that it is pipeline?
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