Samba 4.23.0rc1 Released for Testing
The Samba Team has announced the release of Samba 4.23.0rc1, the first release candidate of the upcoming Samba 4.23. This version is intended solely for testing and should not be used in production environments. It introduces several new features and improvements that will enhance the functionality and performance of the Samba suite.
New Features and Changes:
1. SMB3 Unix Extensions Enabled by Default: This change aims to improve compatibility and performance for Unix-based systems.
2. Support for SMB3 over QUIC: This new feature allows for better performance and reliability over various network conditions.
3. Modern Write Time Update Logic: This update optimizes how write times are recorded, potentially improving file handling.
4. Initial Version of smb_prometheus_endpoint: This feature introduces monitoring capabilities, enabling users to track Samba performance metrics.
5. Samba-tool Improvements: Enhancements to the Samba command-line tool for better usability and efficiency.
6. smb.conf Changes: Several new parameters have been added to the configuration file, including:
- `smbd profiling share`: A new feature that defaults to 'no'.
- `client smb transports`: Now includes 'tcp' and 'nbt' as defaults.
- `server smb transports`: Also defaults to 'tcp' and 'nbt'.
- `winbind varlink service`: Defaults to 'no'.
Known Issues: Users can view existing bugs and issues related to this release on the Samba wiki page dedicated to release planning.
Reporting Bugs and Development Discussions: Community feedback is essential for improving Samba. Users can report defects using the Samba bug reporting system and participate in discussions via the samba-technical mailing list, the #samba-technical IRC channel on irc.libera.chat, or the #samba-technical matrix room.
Download Information: The source code for Samba 4.23.0rc1 can be downloaded from the Samba website, and it comes signed using GnuPG for authenticity. For more detailed release notes, users can refer to the provided link.
Conclusion: As the Samba Team continues to enhance the suite with new features and improvements, they encourage users to participate actively in testing and reporting any issues to ensure the best possible final release.
Enjoy
The Samba Tea
The Samba Team has announced the release of Samba 4.23.0rc1, the first release candidate of the upcoming Samba 4.23. This version is intended solely for testing and should not be used in production environments. It introduces several new features and improvements that will enhance the functionality and performance of the Samba suite.
New Features and Changes:
1. SMB3 Unix Extensions Enabled by Default: This change aims to improve compatibility and performance for Unix-based systems.
2. Support for SMB3 over QUIC: This new feature allows for better performance and reliability over various network conditions.
3. Modern Write Time Update Logic: This update optimizes how write times are recorded, potentially improving file handling.
4. Initial Version of smb_prometheus_endpoint: This feature introduces monitoring capabilities, enabling users to track Samba performance metrics.
5. Samba-tool Improvements: Enhancements to the Samba command-line tool for better usability and efficiency.
6. smb.conf Changes: Several new parameters have been added to the configuration file, including:
- `smbd profiling share`: A new feature that defaults to 'no'.
- `client smb transports`: Now includes 'tcp' and 'nbt' as defaults.
- `server smb transports`: Also defaults to 'tcp' and 'nbt'.
- `winbind varlink service`: Defaults to 'no'.
Known Issues: Users can view existing bugs and issues related to this release on the Samba wiki page dedicated to release planning.
Reporting Bugs and Development Discussions: Community feedback is essential for improving Samba. Users can report defects using the Samba bug reporting system and participate in discussions via the samba-technical mailing list, the #samba-technical IRC channel on irc.libera.chat, or the #samba-technical matrix room.
Download Information: The source code for Samba 4.23.0rc1 can be downloaded from the Samba website, and it comes signed using GnuPG for authenticity. For more detailed release notes, users can refer to the provided link.
Conclusion: As the Samba Team continues to enhance the suite with new features and improvements, they encourage users to participate actively in testing and reporting any issues to ensure the best possible final release.
Enjoy
The Samba Tea
Samba 4.23.0rc1 released
Samba 4.23.0rc1 is the first release candidate for Samba 4.23, designed for testing purposes only. It includes new features such as enabling SMB3 Unix Extensions by default, adding support for SMB3 over QUIC, modern write time update logic, the initial version of smb_prometheus_endpoint, samba-tool improvements, and smb.conf changes. Reporting bugs and development discussions can be found on the samba-technical mailing list or IRC channel. The source code can be downloaded from the Samba website.
