# Create a Private SMB File Storage

## Overview <a href="#tong-quan" id="tong-quan"></a>

SMB (Server Message Block) is a popular protocol used to share files and folders on Windows server environments. SMB implementations can use two main authentication methods: **Basic Authentication** and **Active Directory (AD) Authentication** . Below are the differences and applications of each method.

## Detail <a href="#chi-tiet" id="chi-tiet"></a>

* SMB with Basic Authentication: Users log in to SMB File Storage using **the username/password** manually configured when initializing the File Storage.
* **SMB with AD Authentication:** Users authenticate through **Active Directory** accounts that the user creates through Windows servers.

## Overview <a href="#tong-quan" id="tong-quan"></a>

SMB (Server Message Block) is a popular protocol used to share files and folders on Windows server environments. SMB implementations can use two main authentication methods: **Basic Authentication** and **Active Directory (AD) Authentication** . Below are the differences and applications of each method.

## Detail <a href="#chi-tiet" id="chi-tiet"></a>

* SMB with Basic Authentication: Users log in to SMB File Storage using **the username/password** manually configured when initializing the File Storage.
* **SMB with AD Authentication:** Users authenticate through **Active Directory** accounts that the user creates through Windows servers.


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