Which client protocol is most appropriate for applications requiring high-throughput file sharing in an ECS cluster?

Question

Options

• ASMTP
• BNFS
• CHTTP
• DFTP

• A
  3% (1)
• B
  90% (26)
• C
  3% (1)
• D
  3% (1)

Explanation

NFS (Network File System) is the correct choice because it is purpose-built for shared file access across networked systems, offering high throughput, low latency, and the ability for multiple ECS containers to mount and simultaneously read/write the same file system - making it ideal for clustered workloads. SMTP (A) is an email transmission protocol and has no role in file sharing. HTTP (C) is a request-response protocol designed for web content delivery, not persistent shared storage with concurrent access. FTP (D) transfers files between client and server but lacks the shared mount semantics and performance characteristics needed for high-throughput cluster storage.

Memory tip: Think "NFS = Network File Share" - the word "share" is the giveaway. Any time a question mentions multiple containers or nodes needing concurrent access to the same files, NFS is the answer.

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