File Storage typically supports multiple access protocols to meet different use cases and integration requirements. Commonly supported protocols include:
NFS (Network File System): A protocol for shared file access across a network, commonly used in Linux/Unix environments. It allows multiple clients to access files as if they were on local storage.
Example: A development team uses NFS to share code repositories across multiple servers in a cloud environment.
SMB/CIFS (Server Message Block/Common Internet File System): A protocol primarily used by Windows systems for file and printer sharing. It is also supported on Linux and macOS.
Example: A company’s Windows-based applications access shared files stored on a cloud File Storage service using SMB.
FTP/SFTP (File Transfer Protocol/Secure File Transfer Protocol): Protocols for transferring files over a network. SFTP adds encryption for secure transfers.
Example: A media company uses SFTP to upload large video files to a cloud storage service for distribution.
HTTP/HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol/Secure): Protocols for accessing files via web URLs, often used for RESTful APIs or direct file downloads.
Example: A website serves static assets (images, CSS, JS) stored in File Storage via HTTPS.
POSIX-compliant APIs: Some File Storage services provide POSIX-compatible interfaces, allowing applications to interact with files using standard system calls.
Example: A big data analytics application reads and writes datasets stored in a POSIX-compliant File Storage service.
For cloud-based File Storage, Tencent Cloud File Storage (CFS) supports NFS and SMB, enabling seamless integration with diverse workloads. It offers high availability, scalability, and security for enterprise applications.