Windows Server 2025 SMB over QUIC for Secure Remote File Access

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Windows Server 2025 SMB over QUIC for Secure Remote File Access

In this lab, you’ll learn how to configure SMB over QUIC on a Windows Server 2025 file server and a Windows client to enable secure, VPN-less remote file access. You’ll set up the necessary roles, apply TLS 1.3 encryption, configure firewall rules, and verify connectivity. When you are finished, you’ll validate your setup by troubleshooting issues and comparing performance with traditional SMB over TCP.

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Lab Info

Level

Beginner

Last updated

Oct 14, 2025

Duration

1h 15m

Challenge

Set up and Configure SMB Over QUIC for Secure Remote Access

In this challenge, you will be taught how to install and configure SMB over QUIC on Windows Server 2025, generate and apply TLS certificates, create a shared file directory accessible via SMB over QUIC, and configure a Windows QUIC client to connect securely to the file share.
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Secure SMB Traffic with Encryption and Authentication

In this challenge, the learner will be taught how to secure SMB traffic by enabling TLS 1.3 encryption, configuring Windows Defender Firewall for QUIC traffic, setting appropriate NTFS and share-level permissions, and verifying secure file access using PowerShell and network monitoring tools.
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Evaluate SMB over QUIC Performance

In this challenge, you will be taught how to test and evaluate the performance of SMB over QUIC compared to traditional SMB. The task includes file transfers, performance measurements, connectivity tests without VPN, and analysis of connection logs for reliability and security improvements.
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The Last Challenge

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