AFS (Andrew File System)

The Andrew File System (AFS) is a distributed file system that allows users to access and share files across multiple computers as if they were on their own device. It was developed at Carnegie Mellon University and enables seamless file access in a networked environment. AFS provides benefits like data replication for reliability, strong security measures, and efficient caching for faster access to frequently used files. This means users can work with large-scale projects and collaborate easily, regardless of their physical location, making AFS valuable for universities and organizations with diverse computing resources.