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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)