When configuring a NAS device for access from a Linux client, which of the following is the BEST protocol to use?

iFCP (Internet Fibre Channel Protocol) is a block-level storage protocol that bridges Fibre Channel over IP, not a file-level protocol for direct NAS client access.

CIFS (Common Internet File System), also known as SMB, is a network file sharing protocol primarily used by Windows systems, though Linux clients can access it via Samba, it is not the best native protocol for Linux.

Network File System (NFS) is a distributed file system protocol that allows a client computer to access files over a computer network much like local storage. It is the de-facto standard for file sharing among Unix and Linux systems, making it the best choice for a Linux client accessing a NAS device. NFS enables file-level access, allowing the Linux client to mount and interact with shared directories seamlessly.

iSCSI (Internet Small Computer System Interface) is a block-level storage protocol that provides access to storage devices over a network, not a file-level protocol suitable for direct NAS client access.