What is the server message block?
Server Message Block (SMB), also known as a common CIFS system (CIFS), is a protocol used in computer networks that allows users to share access to files, ports, and printers, facilitating communication between individuals connected to the same network. In addition, it provides an intermediate communication platform that allows processes to replace data threads while running. The server message block is access to the client's side to network communication, which means that everything that occurs in the network is driven by the requirements of individual client computers.
As part of the client configuration, while all computers in the network are connected to the main computer of the "server", this server usually takes over a passive role. If things in the network are going normally, the server will not act until the applications are submitted to individual client computers such as a request to access the shared file stored on the server unitACE about the funnels from the network computer A to the computer B Network B. In any case, when the server is not under direct control of the end user, it simply sits and waits for the arrival of orders.
In local networks (Lans), communication of the server message block is generally considered to be comparable speed with other standard data transfer protocols. The wide area of networks (WANS), such as the Internet, has a significant impact on the communication of the server message block compared to competing types of file transport protocols such as FTP Transport File (FTP). Latence is simply the length of the time that takes place, which is usually measured in milliseconds. Lower latency provides less "delayed" when sending information and increases the smoothness of information transmission.
In addition, even in local networks of local SMBCOMUKAce areas, the broadcasting increase in the operation. This traffic afterIt is indirectly via the Netbios protocol in the system, because the system block system itself does not create broadcasting. Increasing the broadcasting operation may not be able to catch the network, resulting in delay and increase the probability of losing packets when they travel over the network. For this reason, SMB communication is not usually preferred in networks with a large number of users, where the problem is more likely to be enhanced by volume.