maximum number of concurrent connections

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maximum number of concurrent connections

Iltexanomontano 1

I'm searching Microsoft document which shows the maximum number of concurrent connections to shared network which is created on Windows 10 21H2.
Can I search it into Windows registry too ?

Rafael da Rocha 5,251 Reputation points

2022-09-15T05:48:27.677+00:00

Windows 10 license terms mention the following:

Device connections.

You may allow up to 20 other devices to access the software installed on the licensed device for the purpose of using the following software features: file services, print services, Internet information services, and Internet connection sharing and telephony services on the licensed device.
Iltexanomontano 1 Reputation point

2022-09-15T07:54:03.25+00:00

I need to make multiple accesses to SMB shares which are configured in Win10 client.
Does It exist Microsoft document where I can find this "limit to 20" ?

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Rafael da Rocha 5,251 Reputation points

2022-09-15T05:48:27.677+00:00

Windows 10 license terms mention the following:

Device connections.

You may allow up to 20 other devices to access the software installed on the licensed device for the purpose of using the following software features: file services, print services, Internet information services, and Internet connection sharing and telephony services on the licensed device.
Iltexanomontano 1 Reputation point

2022-09-15T07:54:03.25+00:00

I need to make multiple accesses to SMB shares which are configured in Win10 client.
Does It exist Microsoft document where I can find this "limit to 20" ?

Answer 1

Hello there,

SQL Server allows a maximum 32767 concurrent connections concurrent connections, but Windows 10 OS has a limit on concurrent connections for file & printer and the limit appears to be 20.
You can check the official FAQ at "http://download.microsoft.com/download/A/5/9/A599711B-6807-4757-B38D-1EE269F2F19B/FAQs-Product-Licensing.pdf".

You can look into this thread where their is a similar discussion https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/347681/technical-limitations-when-using-windows-10-as-the.html

I hope this information helps. If you have any questions please let me know and I will be glad to help you out.

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