I have various folders shared across my network. Some of those folders are for smaller files that need to be accessed from every machine on my LAN (Local Area Network), while others tend to be used for larger files (such as videos). However, for those smaller files (such as backup copies of galleys), I use Samba because it’s flexible and easy to use. For the larger files, I often go with NFS.
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NFS stands for Network File System and is a straightforward system for sharing folders across a network. Other than the flexibility, Samba is a bit easier to work with than NFS, which is why so many opt to go that route. But when you need to save larger files to a network share, NFS is a…
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