Which file storage system can be used on a Windows Server?

NFS (Network File System) is a distributed file system protocol primarily used in Unix/Linux environments to allow access to files over a network, not a native local file system for Windows Server volumes.

NTFS (New Technology File System) is the default and recommended file system for Windows Server operating systems, providing advanced features like file and folder permissions, encryption, compression, journaling for data recovery, and support for very large files and volumes. It is fundamental for managing data on Windows-based systems.

EXT3 (third extended filesystem) is a journaling file system commonly used with Linux operating systems and is not natively supported as a local file system on Windows Server.

FAT16 (File Allocation Table 16) is an older, legacy file system with severe limitations on file size and volume size, lacking modern features like security and journaling, making it unsuitable for modern Windows Server installations.