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author: paolomatarazzo
ms.author: paoloma
ms.date: 09/18/2023
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## Windows edition and licensing requirements

The following table lists the Windows editions that support Server Message Block Direct (SMB Direct):

|Windows Pro|Windows Enterprise|Windows Pro Education/SE|Windows Education|
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|Yes|Yes|Yes|Yes|

Server Message Block Direct (SMB Direct) license entitlements are granted by the following licenses:

|Windows Pro/Pro Education/SE|Windows Enterprise E3|Windows Enterprise E5|Windows Education A3|Windows Education A5|
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|Yes|Yes|Yes|Yes|Yes|

For more information about Windows licensing, see [Windows licensing overview](/windows/whats-new/windows-licensing).