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When the underlying network protocol and redirector support I/O operations, you can use the file API to perform network I/O. The following topics provide information related to network I/O.
In this section
| Topic | Description |
|---|---|
| Description of a Network I/O Operation |
Describes the process of a network I/O operation under Windows. |
| Microsoft SMB Protocol and CIFS Protocol Overview |
Describes the Microsoft implementation of the Server Message Block (SMB) Protocol. |
| Opportunistic Locks |
An opportunistic lock (also called an oplock) is a lock placed by a client on a file residing on a server. |