SMB – Server Message Block

Server Message Block (SMB) is a network file sharing protocol primarily used for providing shared access to files, printers, and serial ports over a network. Originally developed by IBM in the 1980s and later enhanced by Microsoft, SMB allows applications and users to read and write to files and request services from server programs in Read More …

SAN – Storage Area Network

A Storage Area Network (SAN) is a specialized, high-speed network that provides access to consolidated block-level storage. SANs are designed to enhance storage devices’ accessibility, such as disk arrays and tape libraries, by connecting them to servers in a way that allows for efficient data transfer and management. Unlike traditional direct-attached storage (DAS), where storage Read More …