Network File Storage (NFS)

Definition

  • Network File Storage (NFS) is a fully managed, shared file storage service that supports the standard NFS protocol for concurrent multi-instance access.
  • You can mount shared file systems across multiple cloud instances without managing underlying storage infrastructure.
  • You can choose between standard and high-performance storage tiers to balance cost and throughput needs.

Functions

  • You can configure automated snapshots and lifecycle policies to protect and manage file data over time.
  • You can monitor real-time storage capacity, throughput, and IOPS directly via the cloud console.
  • If you require elastic capacity, storage automatically scales up as your data grows, with no manual provisioning needed.

Application Scenarios

  • Shared Content Repositories: You can maintain a single, consistent file system accessed simultaneously by multiple application servers.
  • High-Performance Computing (HPC): You can support parallel workloads that require high-throughput, low-latency shared storage.
  • Media & Content Rendering: You can store and process large media files across a render farm with concurrent read/write access.