To access CIFS servers running on an OES server, ensure that your setup meets the following basic minimum requirements:
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 SP4.
Windows 2008 R2 SP1 (Standard or the Datacenter version)
Windows 2012 R2 (Standard or the Datacenter version)
For details, see Meeting All Server Software and Hardware Requirements
in the OES 2015 SP1: Installation Guide.
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 11 SP4 (32-bit and 64-bit)
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 12 with latest SP (64-bit)
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 with latest SP (64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 7 SP1 Professional latest release
Microsoft Windows 7 SP1 Enterprise latest release
Microsoft Windows 8.1 Enterprise (User only)
Microsoft Windows 8.1 Professional (User only)
Microsoft Windows 10 Pro
Microsoft Windows 10 Enterprise
Macintosh OS X 10.10.x (Intel, 64-bit) (User only)
Macintosh OS X 10.11.x (Intel, 64-bit) (User only)
Windows 2008 R2 SP1
Windows 2012 R2
Use the following checklist to verify CIFS dependencies before proceeding:
Novell CIFS supports only Novell Storage Services (NSS) volumes.
NCP should be up and running in order for Novell CIFS to function properly.
If any CIFS user objects are on eDirectory servers running 8.7 or earlier, ensure that you upgrade the server using the Security Services 2.0.6 patch.