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.