SerNet has released SAMBA+ 4.24.0 for SUSE and Red Hat platforms, as well as for Debian GNU/Linux, Ubuntu, and AIX. This version marks the first release of the new 4.24 major branch.
In addition to various general improvements, the release introduces enhanced Kerberos features. These include support for Windows Hello for Business Key-Trust logons and extended options for remote password management, such as password reset controls that can be integrated with Entra ID or Keycloak.
A full overview of all changes and enhancements is available in the official release notes:
https://www.samba.org/samba/history/samba-4.24.0.html
Instructions for package access and upgrading are available in the SAMBA+ How-to collection. Please note: if you are upgrading from a SAMBA+ version older than 4.21 and rely on custom or third-party scripts using Samba’s Python modules, you must install the sernet-samba-python3 package after upgrading to SAMBA+ 4.23 on Debian or Ubuntu systems. RHEL and SUSE-based systems are not affected.
SAMBA+ packages are delivered under a subscription model and are available in the SAMBA+ shop:
If you already have an active subscription, you’re covered — the new 4.24.0 packages are included. If you want to discuss licensing, procurement, or need support with the update, we’re happy to help. Just reach out to the SAMBA+ team at SerNet.
