A New Open Source Virtual File System - Running on Windows in User Mode

Explore the development of a new open-source virtual file system running on Windows in user mode during this 30-minute ACCU 2019 conference talk. Discover the power of SMB2/3 implementation and learn how to create a file server without writing kernel-mode drivers. Witness live demonstrations showcasing unique capabilities beyond traditional filesystems, including database embedding and programmable filepath recipes. Gain insights into the elegance of the SMB2/3 protocol, challenges in server development, and Windows resource utilization. Uncover innovative applications for user-mode file systems in personal projects, from media file generation to Python interpreter integration. Presented by Dr. James Westland Cain, Principal Architect at Grass Valley, this talk offers a comprehensive exploration of virtual file system technology and its potential to revolutionize file management and access.

Introduction
What is SMB
Demos
The Ecosystem
Windows documentation
Message Analyzer
SMB flavours
Gob barrier
Signing
Virtual File System
Demo
NetView
Virtual Folders
NTFS Basics
ASCII Symbols
Example
Timeline
Subclip
Editing
Loops
Slices