High-Performance and Secure Cloud File Sharing
Skynova’s NFS as a Service modernizes file management for companies operating in distributed environments with a high demand for efficiency. Through the NFS protocol, you can share files securely and with high performance, accessing them as if they were on your own computer — all hosted in the cloud and fully integrated into the Skynova ecosystem.
What is NFS as a Service?
Understand the concept behind NFS
Definition
NFS as a Service is a network file sharing service based on the Network File System (NFS) protocol, provided by Skynova as part of its cloud environment.
It allows different machines — physical or virtual — to access centralized files as if they were stored locally, ensuring agility, security, and control.
Main concepts
Benefits for your Company
By migrating to an NFS-based file structure in the cloud, your company gains agility and reduces operational costs, without sacrificing security and control.
Sharing between teams
Remote teams with access like a local drive
Base for backups
Secure storage for data recovery
Storage for VMs
Shared storage for virtualized environments
Unified connection
Between branches and departments with data consistency
Use in Day-To-Day
This service is ideal for various use contexts in companies with a cloud environment.
This service is ideal for various use contexts in companies with a cloud environment. From collaboration between teams to the storage base for critical systems.
Features that Make a Difference
NFS as a Service offers more than just remote access
it was designed for high performance, seamless integration, and continuous operation in corporate environments.
Multiplatform compatibility
Compatible with Unix/Linux and adaptable to other platforms
Efficient synchronization
Client-server architecture optimized for network traffic
Data consistency
“Close-to-open” model for information integrity
Transparent billing
Based on the storage effectively used
Security and Total Control
Ensuring access and protection of data is essential in any cloud operation.
NFS as a Service combines technical security and governance so you can have peace of mind.
Complementary Resources
The flexibility of NFS as a Service extends through integrations and hybrid models, allowing greater use of your IT ecosystem.
Ecosystem integration
Skybox, SkyOffice and other Skynova services
Third-party compatibility
Backup solutions and other tools
Support for hybrid environments
Integrated cloud and local infrastructure
Transform your file structure now
Does your team need to access and share files quickly, securely, and with control? Skynova’s NFS as a Service was created for that. Take file sharing to the next level.
Specialized Service and Support
At Skynova, security comes with real support. Our technical team is ready to guide, resolve, and ensure the continuous operation of your business.
Additional Technical Content
For professionals who wish to delve deeper into the technology behind the service, we provide technical materials and reference guides:
What is an NFS Datastore?
Check out our PureStorage guide and learn more about NFS-related topics
Help Center
Contact our experts and get all your questions answered in our Skynova Help Center
FAQ · NFS Skynova
Get your questions answered about NFS as a Service and its features.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Network File System (NFS) is an industry-standard protocol that allows you to access and share files over a network as if they were stored locally. Skynova NFS as a Service offers this functionality as a fully managed service in the cloud. This means you don’t have to worry about configuring, maintaining, or scaling the underlying infrastructure.
Using Skynova NFS as a Service brings several advantages, including:
- Scalability: Increase or decrease storage capacity as needed.
- Availability: Count on a robust and redundant infrastructure for continuous access.
- Simplified Management: Leave the complexity of administration to us.
- Accessibility: Access your files from anywhere with an internet connection.
- Cost-Effectiveness: Pay only for the storage you use.
Our NFS as a Service solution is ideal for a variety of scenarios, including:
- File sharing between servers and applications in the cloud.
- Storage for backups and disaster recovery.
- Development platforms that require shared access.
- Media workflows that require high-performance storage.
- Web applications that serve shared static content.
The security of your data is our priority. We implement several security measures, including encryption in transit and at rest, granular access controls, and continuous monitoring. Our infrastructure is designed with a focus on security to protect your information.
Skynova NFS as a Service is designed to integrate seamlessly with other cloud services, making it easy to build flexible and scalable architectures. You can easily connect your virtual servers, compute instances, and other services that support the NFS protocol to our storage solution.
Our pricing model is simple and transparent. You pay based on the amount of storage provisioned and data transfer. We offer different plans to meet your specific needs.
The system is optimized for high performance, especially in virtualized and backup environments. Our infrastructure is designed to efficiently handle large files, minimizing any impact on performance.
Getting started is easy! Contact our sales team or access our management portal to create your first NFS instance. We offer complete documentation and technical support to assist you every step of the way.