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SMB Last modified: Monday, February 10, 2003
(1) Short for Server Message Block, a message format used by DOS and Windows to share files, directories and devices. NetBIOS is based on the SMB format, and many network products use SMB. These SMB-based networks include Lan Manager, Windows for Workgroups, Windows NT, and Lan Server. There are also a number of products that use SMB to enable file sharing among different operating system platforms. A product called Samba, for example, enables UNIX and Windows machines to share directories and files. (2) Short for small-to-midsize business, or small-medium business.		Related Categories Network Protocols Related Terms CIFS NetBIOS Samba Shopping SMB Products Compare Products,Prices and Stores Shop by Category: Office Supplies 247 Store Offers Warranties and Service Agreements 2004 Store Offers
What is SMB? Explains what the SMB protocol is and discusses the many client and server implementations of SMB that are available. Contains a list of Web sites that are relevant to the SMB protocol. SmallBusinessComputing.com Provides technology solutions for small business owners, hardware/software reviews, webmaster resources and news.