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nfs and smb

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The tag nfs and smb covers discussions about unified file services for mixed Windows, Linux, and macOS environments. Content highlights the return of file servers as strategic enterprise infrastructure, with vendors like Tuxera advocating for integrated NFS and SMB support. Topics include protocol interoperability, enterprise storage trends, and the practical importance of shared file systems alongside cloud object storage. The tag reflects ongoing debates about file protocol management in heterogeneous IT environments.
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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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