Abstract for z/OS SMB Administration

Purpose of this information:
The purpose of this information is to provide complete guidance and reference information. Server Message Block (SMB) is a protocol for remote file/print access used by Microsoft Windows clients. This protocol is also known as Common Internet File System (CIFS). This information is used by system and network administrators working with the Server Message Block (SMB) support of the IBM® z/OS® Distributed File Service base element of z/OS.

Distributed File Service includes an SMB function that is based on the X/Open SMB Version 2 specification and the IETF RFCs on NetBIOS over IP (RFC1001 and RFC1002).

The Distributed File Service base element supports SMB file/print protocols. This document focuses on the SMB support of z/OS Distributed File Service. If you are using SMB protocols, then you should use this document.
Note: As of z/OS Version 1 Release 13, IBM has withdrawn support for the z/OS Distributed File Service support that utilizes the Distributed Computing Environment (DCE) architecture. IBM recommends the z/OS Network File System (NFS) implementation as the replacement. For more information about NFS, see z/OS Network File System Guide and Reference
Who should read this information:
This information is intended for users and network and system administrators who understand the basic concepts of data communications. A knowledge of Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) communications, z/OS UNIX operating system concepts, and Microsoft Windows (referred to as Windows throughout this document) operating system concepts can help you use this guide more effectively.