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Samba

The Linux implementation of the SMB protocol, used to share files with Windows, macOS and Linux.

Samba turns a Linux box into a file server every device can access. It's the engine behind SMB shares on TrueNAS, OpenMediaVault and DIY NAS builds.

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SMB(Server Message Block)

A network file-sharing protocol used by Windows, macOS and Linux to access shared folders.

NAS(Network-Attached Storage)

A dedicated storage device connected to your network that lets multiple devices store and access files centrally.

NFS(Network File System)

A Unix-native network file-sharing protocol offering high performance between Linux systems.