What is the difference between SMB and NFS?

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SMB is a protocol used for sharing files and printers on Windows systems, while NFS is a protocol used for sharing files on Unix/Linux systems.

SMB is more commonly used in Windows environments, while NFS is more commonly used in Unix/Linux environments.
SMB uses NetBIOS over TCP/IP for communication, while NFS uses Remote Procedure Call (RPC) for communication.
SMB supports file and printer sharing, while NFS is primarily used for file sharing only.
SMB requires authentication for access, while NFS relies on IP-based access control.
Example: Sharing files between Windows computers would typically use SMB, while sharing files between Linux servers would use NFS.

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