In this article, we will explore the topic of improving the latency of SMB (Server Message Block) protocol in the Windows environment. SMB is a network file sharing protocol commonly used in Windows operating systems. Low latency is crucial for efficient file transfers and overall network performance. To address this, we will focus on the Set-BCMinSMBLatency feature available in Windows, which allows us to fine-tune the SMB latency settings.

Examples:

1. Checking the current SMB latency settings:

• Open PowerShell as an administrator.


• Run the following command: Get-SmbServerConfiguration | Select-Object EnableBandwidthThrottling, MinSmbLatency.

2. Adjusting the SMB latency settings:

• Open PowerShell as an administrator.


• Run the following command to disable bandwidth throttling: Set-SmbServerConfiguration -EnableBandwidthThrottling $false.


• Run the following command to set the minimum SMB latency to 1 millisecond: Set-BCMinSMBLatency -Latency 1.

3. Verifying the changes:

• Run the command from Example 1 to check the updated SMB latency settings.

If the topic of improving SMB latency is not applicable to the Windows environment, it is important to note that SMB is a protocol primarily used in Windows systems. However, in other environments, alternative file sharing protocols such as NFS (Network File System) or FTP (File Transfer Protocol) can be used. These protocols also have their own mechanisms for optimizing latency and performance. It is recommended to consult the documentation and best practices specific to the alternative protocol being used in non-Windows environments.