The components and features of DFS provide many advantages over nondistributed file systems and other file systems in general. The following topics provide brief descriptions of some of the advantages available with DFS but not typically available in other file systems.
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Faster Restarts and Better Reliability
Improved File Availability, Access Time, and Network Efficiency
Efficient Load Balancing and File Location Transparency
Increased Interoperability and Scalability
Increased Security and Administrative Flexibility
Consistency of Configuration and Binary Files