Sharing folder from Linux to Mac, Samba or NFS? [closed]
When I need to access (read/write) to a folder of many files under Linux from Mac OSX, there are two options:
- Install Samba in Linux and share as Windows share
- Share via NFS
Which one is the recommended one for performance and security point of view?
Solution 1:
NFS is very performant in closed network and it's simpler than SMB to setup, SMB share has more configuration about access and permissions and it can be accessed by windows OS.
If you need a simple share that can be accessed only by known machines, I'd recommend NFS especially in LAN network has very good performance. SMB is more secure but it need more configuration ( nothing impossible ) and it can be accessed by almost all operating systems, it's a must if u need to access it via WAN network.
In your case I suggest NFS but if you have in mind to expand his functionality in the future then go SMB.
Solution 2:
You can't use soft links in Samba, you have a lot of broadcasts too. If you don't have Windows systems, use NFS !