Final answer:
A) Network File System (NFS) is responsible for mapping the NFS protocol to a local file system, allowing remote files to be accessed and manipulated as if they were local.
Step-by-step explanation:
The mapping of Network File System (NFS) protocol to a local file system is done by the Network File System (NFS) itself. NFS enables a client to access and manipulate files on a remote server as if they were located on the client's local disk.
This protocol allows for a user to have a consistent view of files across a network, handling the communication between the client and server to maintain synchronization and update files as needed.
The local file system doesn't map the NFS; it's the role of NFS to ensure that its remote file shares are properly integrated and presented within the local file system namespace. Therefore, option (a) network file system is the correct answer.
The mapping of network file system protocol to local file system is done by volume manager. Volume manager is a software component that manages physical storage devices and creates logical volumes by abstracting the underlying physical storage.
It also maps the network file system protocol to the local file system by providing a transparent interface for accessing files and directories over a network.