NetworkFileSystems
Network File Systems The Network File System (NFS) is a mechanism for storing files on a network. It is a distributed file system that allows users to access files and directories located on remote computers and treat those files and directories as if they were local. For example, users can use operating system commands to create, remove, read, write, and set file attributes for remote files and directories . ADVANTAGES: Allows easy sharing of data among clients. Provides centralized administration. Provides security, i.e. one must only secure the servers ...