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Comparison of distributed file systems
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<p>In computing, a <a href="/facts/Distributed_file_system/Bz61f7Ce">distributed file system</a> (DFS) or network file system is any <a href="/facts/File_system/FdPm90uc">file system</a> that allows access from multiple hosts to <a href="/facts/Computer_file/FjFH3Ufm">files</a> <a href="/facts/Resource_sharing/tmLvfkwR">shared</a> via a <a href="/facts/Computer_network/3w5RM99p">computer network</a>. This makes it possible for multiple users on multiple machines to share files and storage resources. </p><p>Distributed file systems differ in their performance, mutability of content, handling of concurrent writes, handling of permanent or temporary loss of nodes or storage, and their policy of storing content. </p>