Common Internet File System (CIFS) and Server Message Block (SMB) are network file sharing protocols that enable clients to access files and services on remote servers. This guide provides comprehensive instructions for setting up CIFS/SMB with Proxmox, covering both server and client configuration.
mergerfs is a union filesystem that allows you to combine multiple drives, directories, or mount points into a single logical filesystem. This guide provides comprehensive instructions for setting up and configuring mergerfs with Proxmox, enabling efficient storage pooling and management.
Network File System (NFS) is a distributed file system protocol that allows clients to access files over a network as if they were on local storage. This guide provides comprehensive instructions for setting up NFS with Proxmox, covering both server and client configuration.
Proxmox VE provides extensive support for various storage backends, enabling administrators to integrate network-attached storage (NAS) solutions and union filesystems seamlessly into their virtualized infrastructure. This guide covers the most common network storage protocols: NFS, CIFS/SMB, SSHFS, and mergerfs for storage pooling.
SSHFS (SSH File System) allows you to mount remote directories over SSH, providing a secure and reliable method for accessing network storage. This guide provides comprehensive instructions for setting up SSHFS with Proxmox, including server configuration, client setup, and best practices.