This software is an implementation of the Network File System (NFS) that operates in the user space, allowing users to access remote files as if they were on their own computer. It is a network protocol that allows file sharing over a network.
If you are looking for a reliable and easy-to-use implementation of the NFSv3 server specification, UNFS3 might be the perfect solution for you. It offers a user-space daemon that supports both MOUNT and NFS protocols, providing your NFS clients with access to files on the server.
One of the main reasons why UNFS3 is so popular among users is its ability to provide as much information to NFS clients as possible, despite the limitations imposed by user-space requirements. However, it's worth noting that UNFS3 doesn't support the READDIRPLUS procedure, which might be a downside for some users.
Another important detail to consider when using UNFS3 is that it cannot be exported to netgroups or wildcard hostnames via /etc/exports. However, all other addressing methods should work seamlessly. You can also use the following options in the exports file: ro, rw, root_squash, all_squash, no_root_squash, and no_all_squash. If you add any other options, they will be ignored.
Finally, if you plan to use UNFS3 in a clustered environment, you will be happy to know that it's fully compatible with older ClusterNFS projects. All you need to do is configure the source with the --enable-cluster option and you're good to go!
One of the main reasons why UNFS3 is so popular among users is its ability to provide as much information to NFS clients as possible, despite the limitations imposed by user-space requirements. However, it's worth noting that UNFS3 doesn't support the READDIRPLUS procedure, which might be a downside for some users.
Another important detail to consider when using UNFS3 is that it cannot be exported to netgroups or wildcard hostnames via /etc/exports. However, all other addressing methods should work seamlessly. You can also use the following options in the exports file: ro, rw, root_squash, all_squash, no_root_squash, and no_all_squash. If you add any other options, they will be ignored.
Finally, if you plan to use UNFS3 in a clustered environment, you will be happy to know that it's fully compatible with older ClusterNFS projects. All you need to do is configure the source with the --enable-cluster option and you're good to go!
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