Windows offline support is now provided by CIFS. For more information, refer Section 5.8, Using Offline Files.

Authentication method for CIFS is now done using NMAS method.

CIFS now supports Subtree Search.

CIFS now supports OES Common Proxy User. For more information, refer Section 4.2, Installing and Configuring a CIFS Server through YaST.

NTLMv2, a cryptographically stronger authentication protocol is now supported.

CIFS now supports Dynamic Storage Technology while accessing NSS volumes.