NFS on Ubuntu 24.04
NFS Server Environment
NFS on Ubuntu 24.04 provides a pre-configured Network File System (NFS) server environment designed for centralized file sharing across Linux and Unix-based systems. This offering deploys NFS on Ubuntu 24.04 on CLOUD_PLATFORM: AWS / Microsoft Azure / Google Cloud, running on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, and is published and maintained by pCloud. The solution delivers a ready-to-run NFS environment optimized for cloud infrastructure, enabling organizations to share storage resources across instances and services without manual server configuration.
Platform Overview
The platform delivers a fully configured NFS on Ubuntu 24.04 environment for cloud-based file sharing and storage management.
- Preinstalled NFS server and required utilities
- Ubuntu 24.04 LTS base for long-term stability and security updates
- VM-based deployment across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud
- Compatible with cloud networking, storage, and monitoring services
- Supports integration with cloud virtual networks and storage volumes
This environment supports centralized and distributed file system access.
Core Technical Capabilities
NFS provides essential network-based file system features:
- Shared file access across multiple client systems
- Centralized file storage management
- Support for user and group-based permissions
- Mountable file systems across Linux/Unix hosts
- Configurable export policies
- Compatibility with backup and storage management tools
NFS on Ubuntu 24.04 enables structured file sharing and centralized storage access.
Deployment and Architecture
The deployment follows a cloud-native virtual machine architecture.
- Single-instance NFS server deployment on Ubuntu 24.04
- Full administrative access to OS and storage configuration
- Compatible with cloud storage volumes and external backup services
- Integration-ready with application servers and container platforms
- Expandable architecture for scaling storage capacity and client access
The setup supports development, staging, and production file-sharing environments.
Scalability and Performance
NFS environments can scale based on storage and client demand.
- Vertical scaling via increased storage and compute resources
- Suitable for small teams through enterprise file-sharing workloads
- Integration with monitoring tools for performance visibility
- Optimized for consistent network-based file access
Security and Compliance
Security is managed through infrastructure and file system controls.
- Self-hosted environment ensuring control over shared data
- Access controls based on IP, user, and group permissions
- Secure network configuration through firewalls and security groups
- Compatibility with cloud IAM policies and network segmentation
- No mandatory third-party SaaS dependencies
Organizations retain authority over data governance and storage policies.
Maintenance and Support
Free Maintenance Support by pCloud is included.
Support includes:
- Deployment validation
- Configuration guidance
- Update and upgrade assistance
- Troubleshooting and operational best practices
pCloud maintains the base image to ensure reliability and cloud compatibility.
Common Use Cases
NFS on Ubuntu 24.04 is commonly used for:
- Shared application data storage
- Centralized file repositories
- Development and testing environments
- Backup and archival storage systems
- Distributed application file access
Summary
This offering provides a cloud-ready NFS file-sharing environment on Ubuntu 24.04, enabling organizations to deploy centralized and scalable storage solutions on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud with full control over infrastructure, data access, and integrations.