Network File System (NFS)
The Network File System (NFS) provides the user with access to data and objects that are stored on a remote NFS server.
An NFS server can export a Network File System that NFS clients will then mount dynamically.
In addition, any file system mounted locally through the Network File System will have the features, characteristics, limitations, and dependencies of the directory or file system it was mounted from on the remote server. Operations on mounted file systems are not performed locally. Requests flow through the connection to the server and must obey the requirements and restrictions of the type of file system on the server.
Accessing NFS file systems through the integrated file system interface
The NFS is accessible through the integrated file system interface. Be aware of these considerations and limitations.
- Characteristics of the Network File System
The characteristics of any file system mounted through NFS are dependent on the type of file system that was mounted from the server.
- Variations of servers and clients in the Network File System
There are three major possibilities for client/server connections that can affect how the Network File System (NFS) will function and what its characteristics will be.
- Links in the Network File System
Generally, multiple hard links to the same object are allowed in the Network File System.
- Integrated file system commands in the Network File System
Many integrated file system commands are valid in the Network File System (NFS).
- Integrated file system APIs in the Network File System
Many integrated file system APIs are valid in the Network File System (NFS).
Parent topic:
File systems