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SAMBA+ 4.22.8 and SAMBA+ 4.23.6 Released – Updated Packages Available

SAMBA+ 4.22.8 and 4.23.6 were released by SerNet for SUSE and Red Hat platforms as well as for Debian GNU/Linux, Ubuntu, and AIX.

4.22.8  and 4.23.6 are fixup releases. You can find the full release notes here:

Important note for Debian/Ubuntu upgrades:

Instructions for package access and upgrading are available in the SAMBA+ How-to collection. 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+ 4.23 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 4.22.8  and 4.23.6 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.

sambaXP 2026: Join the Conversation and Shape Samba’s Next Phase

On April 20–21, 2026, the 25th sambaXP will take place in Göttingen, Germany. For those working with Samba in production environments, sambaXP remains the place where development, operations, and architecture intersect.

Early Bird tickets are only available until the end of February.
Details and registration: sambaXP.org

Where Development and Deployment Meet
sambaXP is a technical working forum. Core developers, enterprise operators, integrators, and architects meet to examine protocol evolution, deployment realities, and architectural trade-offs.

Recent milestones, including advances in Active Directory integration, authentication, and modern transports such as SMB over QUIC, show how quickly infrastructure requirements are evolving. sambaXP provides the space to discuss what comes next, from protocol-level improvements to operational scalability.

Two Days of Technical Depth
Expect focused sessions on:

  • SMB3 and protocol development
  • Active Directory and identity integration
  • Performance, scalability, and automation
  • Governance and long-term sustainability

Immediately following the conference, the SMB3 IO Lab (April 22–23) offers a dedicated environment for interoperability testing and collaborative engineering.

Call for Presentations Open – Take your chance
The Call for Presentations is open, a few spots are still available. We welcome proposals that provide technical insight, real-world deployment experience, or forward-looking architectural perspectives.

If Samba is part of your infrastructure strategy, sambaXP 2026 is where the technical direction for the coming years is discussed in depth.

This sambaXP jubilee edition is once again organized by SerNet GmbH. Special thanks to our sponsors TranquilIT and Microsoft.

SAMBA+ 4.23.5 Released: Updated Packages Now Available

SAMBA+ 4.23.5 has been released by SerNet and is now available for SUSE and Red Hat platforms, as well as for Debian GNU/Linux, Ubuntu, and AIX.

Version 4.23.5 is a fixup release that addresses a set of issues to ensure a stable and reliable operation. A complete overview of the changes can be found in the official release notes:
https://www.samba.org/samba/history/samba-4.23.5.html

Instructions for accessing the packages and performing upgrades are available in the SAMBA+ How-to collection. Please note: when upgrading from a SAMBA+ version older than 4.21 on Debian or Ubuntu systems, and if you use custom or third-party scripts relying on Samba’s Python modules, the additional package sernet-samba-python3 must be installed after upgrading to SAMBA+ 4.23. RHEL- and SUSE-based systems are not affected by this requirement.

SAMBA+ packages are offered as software subscriptions and can be purchased via the SAMBA+ shop. Pricing and further details are available at:

The new SAMBA+ packages are included in existing subscriptions. If you have any questions or would like to request a quote, please feel free to contact us.

SAMBA+ 4.23.4 & 4.22.7 released

SAMBA+ 4.23.4  and 4.22.7 are now available. Updated packages have been published for SUSE and Red Hat platforms, Debian GNU/Linux, Ubuntu, and AIX.

These releases addresses several issues. All fixes are documented in the official release notes:

The fix for Samba bug 15897 is already included in SAMBA+ 4.23.3-7.

As usual, the new packages are included in existing SAMBA+ subscriptions and can be obtained via the SAMBA+ shops:

If you have questions, need guidance on upgrades, or would like a quote, feel free to get in touch with the SAMBA+ team at SerNet.

Samba Release Management Transitions to Björn Jacke

Samba’s release management is transitioning from Jule Anger to Björn Jacke. Both work at SerNet GmbH, which continues to sponsor the release manager role as part of its long-standing commitment to the Samba project.

A Role Central to the Project

Release management has always been a cornerstone of the Samba project. Stable maintenance branches, predictable release cycles, and timely security updates are essential to users and distributors alike. These responsibilities have traditionally been coordinated and communicated through the samba mailing lists, providing transparency and reliability for the wider community. In recent years, Jule Anger played a key role in carrying this work forward. She coordinated releases across multiple branches, supported security updates, and helped keep the release process structured and dependable. Jule remains connected to Samba as she transitions into a new role within SerNet’s verinice team.

With Björn Jacke stepping into the role, Samba’s release management remains in experienced hands. Björn is a long-time Samba maintainer and integrator who has been working with Samba for nearly its entire lifetime, integrating it into networks ranging from small setups to large-scale enterprise environments.

He has been closely involved in release-related workflows for many years and is a central contributor to SAMBA+ packaging. The transition therefore represents continuity rather than a change in direction.

Continued Support from SerNet

The change in personnel does not affect the underlying support structure. SerNet continues to sponsor the release manager role, ensuring that the time and focus required for this responsibility remain available. This support helps maintain regular releases, coordinated maintenance, and fast responses to security issues—benefiting the entire Samba community.

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