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nfs

Definition:

nfs is an abbreviation for "Network File System". It is a distributed file protocol that allows a user on a client computer to access files over a network as if they were on their own local computer.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun
• Abbreviation

Senses:

Sense 1:

nfs (noun) - a distributed file protocol used for accessing files over a network.

Example sentence: The company's file server is using nfs to securely share important files with all employees.

Usages:

Usage 1:

nfs (abbreviation) - Network File System.

Example sentence: To mount the remote server on my Linux machine, I used the command "mount -t nfs : ".

Related Products:

• Network File System Books
• NFS File Servers