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How do multiple clients access the same folder on an NFS (Network File System) server?

A) By using FTP (File Transfer Protocol)
B) Through direct cable connection
C) Via SSH (Secure Shell) connections
D) Using NFS client software and mounting the shared folder

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Final answer:

Multiple clients can access the same folder on an NFS server by using NFS client software and mounting the shared folder.

Step-by-step explanation:

Multiple clients can access the same folder on an NFS server by using NFS client software and mounting the shared folder.

NFS (Network File System) is a distributed file system protocol that allows remote file access over a network.

With NFS client software, clients can connect to the NFS server and request access to a specific folder.

Once the folder is mounted, it becomes accessible to the client as if it were a local directory.

Multiple clients can simultaneously mount and access the same shared folder, allowing them to read and write files in a collaborative manner.

FTP (File Transfer Protocol), direct cable connection, and SSH (Secure Shell) connections are not used for NFS file access.

FTP is a protocol specifically designed for file transfer, not for remote file access.

Direct cable connection is typically used for direct device-to-device communication, and SSH is a secure protocol for remote login and command execution.

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