TINA SARSAH

Abstract

Network File System (NFS) protocols have undergone significant transformation to meet the needs of AI/ML and high-performance computing. This article examines the performance bottlenecks and enhancements in NFS v4.2 and pNFS, especially when used with RDMA and SSD arrays. Topics include the role of distributed NFS in edge computing, security extensions, and performance optimization in containerized environments. It makes a compelling case for why NFS, despite being decades old, remains critical to scalable and accessible enterprise file storage.