Share Groups
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What Are Share Groups?
Share groups allow you to group multiple file shares under a single management policy. This makes it easier to apply common settings, monitor performance, and execute bulk operations. -
When to Use Share Groups:
Use share groups when managing several shares that serve a common purpose or belong to the same project. This simplifies oversight and can streamline maintenance tasks.
NFS Protocol Details
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NFS as the Sole Supported Protocol:
Our service supports only the NFS protocol for file sharing. NFS is a widely adopted protocol that allows remote file systems to be mounted and accessed just as if they were local. -
Client Configuration:
Configure your systems using standard NFS clients. This ensures compatibility and leverages the stability and performance of the NFS protocol.
IP Authorization for Enhanced Security
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Purpose of IP Authorization:
IP authorization restricts file share access to specific client IP addresses. This adds an extra layer of security, ensuring that only authorized hosts can mount or access your shares. -
Configuring IP Authorization:
When setting up a share, specify the allowed IP addresses or ranges. This ensures that the share is accessible only from trusted locations.
Best Practices
- Use Share Groups for Efficiency:
Organize related shares into share groups to simplify management and apply consistent policies. - Regularly Review Authorized IPs:
Update IP authorization settings as your network environment changes to maintain robust security. - Standardize on NFS:
With NFS as the only supported protocol, ensure your client configurations are up to date and follow best practices for NFS mounts. - Default Share Type:
Always provision shares using the default share type to guarantee uniformity and ease of management.
