NFS Server

NFS Server is a protocol that allows a user on a client computer to access files over a network as easily as if the network devices were attached to its local disks. It is particularly useful for sharing files across different operating systems.

Features of NFS Server:

• Supports multiple versions (NFSv2, NFSv3, NFSv4, NFSv4.1, NFSv4.2), each offering different features and improvements.
• Allows for flexible and secure file sharing across diverse environments.
• Supports stateful and stateless operations, enhancing performance and reliability.
• Parallel NFS (pNFS) capability for high-speed I/O and data distribution.
• Includes security enhancements like RPCSEC_GSS for secure communication.
• Space reservation and management features to prevent data loss and ensure data integrity.

NFS server Usage:

Enable and start NFS
$ sudo su
$ sudo systemctl enable nfs-kernel-server
$ sudo systemctl restart nfs-kernel-server
#Check Status: $ sudo systemctl status nfs-kernel-server --no-pager

#Verify the version of NFS Server: 
$ echo "===== NFS VERSIONS ====="
   cat /proc/fs/nfsd/versions