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Discussions on WindowsForum.com about file services cover the evolving role of file servers in enterprise storage, particularly the need for unified NFS and SMB support in mixed Windows, Linux, and macOS environments. Topics include the strategic return of file servers as critical infrastructure, challenges with cloud object storage, and the importance of reliable shared file systems for real work. The tag also touches on vendor perspectives, such as Tuxera's file-service software, and the broader trend of enterprises rediscovering file services for interoperability and performance.
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    Unified NFS and SMB: The Return of File Servers in Enterprise Storage

    In an interview published on June 6, 2026, Tuxera enterprise storage CTO Ned Pyle argued that enterprise storage vendors now need unified NFS and SMB file services because mixed Windows, Linux, and macOS estates cannot safely treat file protocols as interchangeable plumbing. The claim is...
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