3.3 CIFS System Prerequisites

To access CIFS servers running on an OES server, ensure that your setup meets the following basic minimum requirements:

3.3.1 Server Hardware Requirements

For details, see Meeting All Server Software and Hardware Requirements in the OES 2023: Installation Guide.

3.3.2 Client Operating System Requirements

  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP5

  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP4

  • Windows 10

  • Windows 11

  • Windows Server 2019

  • Windows Server 2022

  • Macintosh OS X 11 (Big Sur)

  • Macintosh OS X 12 (Monterey)

  • Macintosh OS X 13 (Ventura)

3.3.3 CIFS Prerequisite Checklist

Use the following checklist to verify CIFS dependencies before proceeding:

  • CIFS supports only Storage Services (NSS) volumes.

  • NCP should be up and running in order for CIFS to function properly.