File shares

Windows Server 2016 supports file shares via two protocols, both of which require the fs-fileserver role service:

• SMB, long the standard for Windows networks
• NFS, typically used in Linux, requires the installation of fs-nfs-service role service

BranchCache enables client computers at remote locations to cache files accessed from shares, so that other computers at the same location can access them. Install the FS-BranchCache feature and enable the File and Printer Sharing and Branchcache - Hosted Cache Server (uses HTTPS) firewall display groups.