Why is Network File System (NFS) used?

The correct answer is A. It enables two different types of file systems to interoperate. NFS, developed by Sun Microsystems, is a distributed file system protocol that allows a client to access files over a network as if they were stored locally. Its core purpose is interoperability - enabling systems with different underlying file systems (e.g., ext4, NTFS) to…

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Why is Network File System (NFS) used?

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AIt enables two different types of file systems to interoperate.
BIt enables two different types of file systems to share Sun applications.
CIt enables two different types of file systems to use IP/IPX.
DIt enables two different types of file systems to emulate each other.

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A
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B
2% (1)
C
2% (1)
D
5% (2)

Explanation

NFS, developed by Sun Microsystems, is a distributed file system protocol that allows a client to access files over a network as if they were stored locally. Its core purpose is interoperability - enabling systems with different underlying file systems (e.g., ext4, NTFS) to share and access files transparently. It is not limited to Sun applications, does not require IP/IPX specifically, and does not make file systems emulate each other; it simply provides a common protocol layer for file sharing across heterogeneous systems.

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#NFS#Network Protocols#File Sharing#Distributed File Systems

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