Last month we began discussing typical file systems, starting first with local and shared file systems, then moving into the network file system. The network file system (also known as a proxy file ...

Q: How do I NFS mount a filesystem on other Linux machines? A: NFS, or Network File System, is a technology that was introduced into the Unix world by Sun Microsystems. It allows a computer to ...

File sharing is a fundamental aspect of networked computing, and in Linux environments, two of the most prevalent protocols facilitating this are NFS (Network File System) and Samba. This article aims ...

If you need to share or transfer files between Linux machines, you have plenty of options. Here are some you might not have considered.

Apple Introduces Xsan Storage Area Network File SystemLAS VEGAS -- April 27, 2004 -- Apple has now introduced Xsan, a high-performance, enterprise-class Storage Area Network (SAN) file system ...

So I'm currently using NFS3 to share home directories and other files to students and faculty at a local university. Over time there has been a demonstrated need for real access control lists for ...

Discover the benefits of using both NFS and SMB protocols for NAS file sharing, ensuring compatibility across Windows, Linux, and macOS devices.

The etc directory is where you'll find configuration files for the system and its applications. Network configurations, user account information, and systemwide settings are found in this ...