Network File System (NFS) is a distributed file system protocol allowing a user on a client computer to access files over a network in a manner similar to how local storage is accessed. NFS, like many other protocols, builds over the Open Network Computing Remote Procedure Call (ONC RPC) system. NFS is widely used in UNIX and Linux systems and allows users to mount remote directories on their server.
The NFS protocol version 4 brings several improvements over earlier versions, including ACL (Access Control List) support, stateful protocol, and performance improvements.
Below is a table summarizing the NFS Server configurations:
| Configuration Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Configure NFS Server | Steps for setting up an NFS server, which includes installing the necessary packages, exporting directories, and configuring firewalls. |
| Configure NFS Client | Instructions on configuring an NFS client to access the shared directories from the NFS server. |
| NFS 4 ACL Tool | Guide to using NFS 4 ACL tool, which provides additional permissions and control compared to traditional UNIX permissions. |