Summary

File sharing makes life a lot easier when you don’t have files all over the place. Centralized file storage also helps when it comes to security and auditing. Knowing how to work with file sharing services is a big part of collaboration in the workplace. Users always need a place to put their files, and security is always a growing concern. Make sure that you try to plan ahead for growth of file servers, and from time to time, test their security. At this point, you should know how to set up a file sharing server using NFS. This chapter provided a lot of information due to the requirements of setting up such services, so make sure you practice doing labs and different configuration styles until you are comfortable setting up and troubleshooting all the different file sharing services.