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SAMBA+ version 4.18.10 is now available. The SAMBA+ update has been rolled out for a wide range of platforms including SUSE, Red Hat, Debian GNU/Linux, Ubuntu, and AIX.

SAMBA+ 4.18.10 introduces several enhancements and patches. For detailed overview , please consult the official release notes available through the following link: Samba 4.18.10 Release History.

We encourage all users to update to the latest version to take advantage of improvements it offers. For further details regarding this release or for assistance covered by our Samba Support Budgets, please reach out to our Samba team.

SAMBA+ is developed and maintained by SerNet and offers both: an advanced Identity and Access Management (IAM) solution for Microsoft's Active Directory alongside a high-performance SMB server. With extensive cluster support options including Ceph, GlusterFS, Spectrum Scale, and more, SAMBA+ sets the standard for enterprise-grade file sharing and network management. Available for Enterprise Linux and IBM AIX, SAMBA+ comes as a software subscription complete with a wide range of support options, including round-the-clock service level agreements (SLA) across all time zones. With over 25 years of supporting open source Samba, SerNet has established a prestigious track record, serving OEM customers and end-users from startups to Fortune 500 companies.

SAMBA+ version 4.19.4 is available for download. SerNet released packages for various SUSE and Red Hat platforms as well as for Debian GNU/Linux, Ubuntu and AIX.

SAMBA+ 4.19.4 comes with an array of enhancements and bug fixes aimed at improving performance and stability across all supported platforms. Changes are listed in the release notes: https://www.samba.org/samba/history/samba-4.19.4.html

On April 16, 2024, the traditional webinar day will take place as part of sambaXP (April 17 and 18), organized by SerNet, and offers Samba enthusiasts a unique opportunity to learn about Samba and exchange ideas with experts. This year, three webinars on various Samba topics will be offered via Zoom. Author Stefan Kania will report on innovations to Function Level 2016, while SerNet AIX expert Björn Jacke will show how to set up Samba on AIX. Claudio J. Concepción Certad is a new addition. For the first time this year, he will be offering a webinar in Spanish.

The following webinars are available:

• Making NFS clusters highly available with CTDB (in English)
  Lecturer: Stefan Kania
• Setting up SAMBA on AIX and picking the low and the higher hanging fruits (in English)
  Lecturer: Björn Jacke (SerNet)
• Cómo configurar un dominio Samba 4 de Active Directory (in Spanish)
  Lecturer: Claudio J. Concepción Certad

All detailed descriptions of the webinar content can be found on the event website https://sambaXP.org. Participation in the webinars is free of charge, only registration on the event page is required.

Volker Lendecke, long-standing Samba core team member and SerNet co-founder, presents "SMB for Linux with SMB3 POSIX extensions" at FOSDEM 2024 in Brussels. He will discuss the advancements in the SMB3 protocol and its impact on Linux network file sharing. The session is scheduled for Saturday, February 3rd, in room K.3.201 at 4:05 p.m. (CET). An option to join in remotely will be available. 

This talk will delve into how SMB3 POSIX extensions make SMB an alternative to NFS with all semantics that Linux clients expect. Lendecke will offer insights into both current functionalities and future developments. 

FOSDEM 2024 is a key event in the open source community, renowned for bringing together developers and enthusiasts from around the world. This free event, organized by volunteers, focuses on the promotion and use of free and open source software, making it an essential platform for learning, sharing, and networking within the open source ecosystem. 

The 23rd sambaXP will take place on April 17 and 18, 2024. This year, the conference will be held remotely via Zoom. The international Samba team and other users and vendors will meet here to discuss the latest developments and innovations in the world of SAMBA. Organizer SerNet is looking forward to an exciting conference and an insightful exchange with developers, users and vendors.

Call for Papers
The call for papers has already started. The organizing committee welcomes proposals for presentations on various SAMBA topics, such as development, deployment, security, performance optimization and integration with other technologies. Submit your presentation now at https://sambaxp.org!

Workshops on April 16, 2024
Traditionally, there will also be several workshops this year. The topics will be announced in January 2024. Like the conference, the workshops will take place remotely via Zoom.

Tickets
Participation in the conference is free of charge. Only registration at https://sambaxp.org is required.

Curious about which presentations were on the agenda at the last sambaXP? Then take a look at the YouTube playlist of sambaXP 2023.