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Speed of file transfer NFS vs. Microsoft Network Share?

I would like to know, if there are any performance differences using NFS instead of standard Microsoft Network Share?

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In my experience, yes there is. But I'd imagine it has lot to do with your specific workload and network set up. A quick google might yield some useful information

Zach Hirsch  2009-01-06 11:24:16

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