The Network File System (NFS) is an important mechanism for sharing files
among end users on a broad range of platforms. End users have relied on NFS
to support mission-critical applications for several decades. However, in
recent years, other shared file systems have been developed to provide
features that earlier versions of NFS lacked. To compete and address real
end-user needs, the new rev 4 of NFS was developed. As NFS version 4 becomes
available for deployment, interest in it is growing. Does it deliver on its
promises? Will it introduce performance gains or stability issues compared
with NFS v3? How well does it fit in existing enterprise ecosystems? The new
version offers performance and security features, but may also pose risks or
other challenges, and leaves various open questions for IT managers.
In speaking with a number of member companies, OSDL became ... (more)