<samba:parameter name="strict locking" context="S" type="enum" xmlns:samba="http://www.samba.org/samba/DTD/samba-doc"> <description> <para> This is an enumerated type that controls the handling of file locking in the server. When this is set to <constant>yes</constant>, the server will check every read and write access for file locks, and deny access if locks exist. This can be slow on some systems. </para> <para> When strict locking is set to Auto (the default), the server performs file lock checks only on non-oplocked files. As most Windows redirectors perform file locking checks locally on oplocked files this is a good trade off for inproved performance. </para> <para> When strict locking is disabled, the server performs file lock checks only when the client explicitly asks for them. </para> <para> Well-behaved clients always ask for lock checks when it is important. So in the vast majority of cases, <command moreinfo="none">strict locking = Auto</command> or <command moreinfo="none">strict locking = no</command> is acceptable. </para> </description> <value type="default">Auto</value> </samba:parameter>