A Linux file server, which is also commonly called as a terminal server, is quite helpful. It is very useful for doling out and serving data files and many other applications to the personal computers that are connected to the Linux terminal server.
Features of Linux File Server are given below:
Linux file server makes it possible for the files on the network server to be backed up daily or regularly. If an important file has been inadvertently deleted then it can be retrieved from the back up tape.
- In a Linux file server, all the files are stored in the centralized location by the server while permitting access to networked computers.
- The file server enables users to save their work and access several files without carrying their disk along everywhere they go.
- Files can be shared with others in the case of file servers.
- In addition, if you have a hard drive failure the files you saved on the network server will not be affected in the case of file server.
- File servers also allow you to save work and have access to the work without actually carrying around a disk.
- Privileges in accessing the files can also be restricted to guests and registered users on a personal file server.
The Linux terminal file server does not require too much maintenance and makes configuration much easier. Since it is all done on a centralized server the cost of buying individual software products also gets reduced.
The hardware requirements of a Linux file server are:
- At least 512 Megabytes of RAM
- A 400 MHZ Bus
- 2.2 GHZ Intel Celeron Processor or better
- Minimum 2 hard drives with storage space of 80 GB’s or more.
- 2 PCI Ethernet Cards
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