File Sharing

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Windows File Sharing with SMB: Port 445, 139, 138, and 137 Explained

Many IT pros probably take for granted sharing files on their predominantly Windows environments and local area networks. Although several protocols are available, Server Message Block (SMB) is clearly the most prevalent. This article examines how Windows file sharing works over ports 445, 139, 138, and 137. How does file sharing via the SMB protocol...

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Enable Unauthenticated Access to a Windows File Share

In today’s Ask the Admin, Russell Smith explains how unauthenticated access to Windows file shares works.

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New Sharing User Experience in OneDrive for Business and SharePoint Online

Microsoft has released the latest sharing experience for SharePoint Online and OneDrive for Business. Find out why Juan Carlos Gonzalez Martin thinks this version is more intuitive and easy to use.

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