WebNFS Support
WebNFS provides the capability to make a file system on the Internet accessible
through firewalls. This capability uses an extension to the NFS protocol. One
advantage of using the WebNFS™ protocol for Internet access is
its reliability. The service is built as an extension of the NFS Version 3 and
Version 2 protocol. Additionally, WebNFS enables you to share files without the
administrative overhead of an anonymous ftp
site. For more
information about WebNFS, see Security Negotiation for the WebNFS Service and Administering WebNFS.
Note:
The NFS Version 4 protocol is preferred over the WebNFS service. NFS version 4 fully integrates all the security negotiation that was added to the MOUNT protocol and the WebNFS service.