SMB, or Server Message Block, is the protocol predominantly utilized for network file sharing in Microsoft Windows environments. Its primary function is to enable users to access files, printers, and other resources on a network. Other options listed are either not specifically used for file sharing (LDAP is for directory services), not typically associated with Windows networking (Apple Talk was used on Apple networks), or relate to web services (HTTP, which is used for transferring web pages).
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