The Linux NFS Server in 2024 - New Features and Development Roadmap

Explore the latest developments and future roadmap of the Linux in-kernel NFS server in this technical conference talk from SNIA Storage Developer Conference 2024. Gain deep insights into recent security enhancements including RPC with TLS and new Kerberos enctypes, native pNFS block layout support for SCSI, iSCSI, and upcoming NVMe devices, and the implementation of community-developed open source CI infrastructure for upstream kernel qualification. Learn about advanced RDMA capabilities including software emulated devices and improved network partition handling. Discover the current feature set available in the Linux in-kernel NFS server, understand recent improvements in leading-edge Linux distributions, and explore priorities for upcoming features and facilities. Oracle's Charles Lever presents this comprehensive overview of the premier NFS server implementation on Linux, providing guidance on how to get involved with its development and advancement.