What is nfs mean?

NFS stands for Network File System. It is a distributed file system protocol that allows remote file access over a network. NFS was developed by Sun Microsystems in 1984 and was later adopted as the standard protocol for file sharing on UNIX systems.

NFS allows multiple users to access files and directories on a remote server as if they were located on the user's local computer. These files can be accessed and shared by users on different computer systems, platforms, and operating systems. NFS provides a secure and efficient way of accessing and sharing files over a network.

NFS uses RPC (Remote Procedure Call) protocol for communication between client and server systems. The client sends a request for file access to the server, and the server responds with the requested data. NFS also provides caching, file locking, and data compression features to optimize the file transfer process.

NFS supports both TCP and UDP protocols for file sharing. TCP provides reliable and secure file transfer, while UDP offers faster file transfer for data-intensive applications such as audio and video streaming.

NFS is widely used in enterprise environments for file sharing, backup, and disaster recovery purposes. It is also used in cloud computing and virtualized environments for shared file storage between virtual machines.