NFS
NFS (Network File System) is a distributed file system protocol that allows a user on a client computer to access files over a network in a manner similar to how local storage is accessed. It enables file sharing between systems in a network, making remote files appear as if they are mounted locally. Originally developed by Sun Microsystems, it is widely used in Unix-like and Linux environments for sharing directories and files across servers and workstations.
Developers should learn NFS when working in networked environments where centralized file storage or shared access to files across multiple systems is required, such as in server clusters, cloud computing, or development teams sharing codebases. It is particularly useful for scenarios like mounting remote directories for application data, facilitating collaboration in distributed teams, or managing storage in virtualized or containerized setups (e.g., with Docker or Kubernetes).