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Jun 12, 2026 8 min

How to Tame Linux Server NFS Performance with Tuning

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In this episode of Linux Server Admin, Lucas and Luna tackle the often overlooked tuning of NFS (Network File System) on Linux servers. Using a real-world case of a media rendering farm struggling with NFS latency, they walk through the key sysctl settings, mount options, and server-side daemon parameters that can dramatically improve throughput. You'll learn about the `rsize` and `wsize` mount options, the `nfsd` thread count, and how to use `nfsstat` and `iostat` to diagnose bottlenecks. No abstract theory — just practical tuning steps that can save your server from NFS-induced slowdowns. Plus, a quick note on how listener support via buy me a coffee dot com slash fexingo keeps this ad-free show running. #Linux #NFS #ServerAdmin #Sysadmin #PerformanceTuning #NetworkFileSystem #Storage #FileServer #LinuxTuning #NFSTuning #MediaRendering #Throughput #Latency #Sysctl #MountOptions #Technology #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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