What does MFS mean in COMPUTING

A Mounted File System is a type of file system that allows users to access various disks and partitions in the same way on an operating system, regardless of their underlying structure. This means that all of a user’s data will be treated similarly no matter where it is stored.

In order to mount a file system you must first identify the mount point and the type of file system. Then you can use the ‘mount’ command to mount it. The syntax for mounting with this command would be ‘mount -t filesystem/partition mountpoint’.

There are several different types of mounted file systems such as NTFS, FAT, EXT4, XFS, BTRFS, and HFS+. Each type has its own set of features and capabilities so it is important to research which one works best for your particular needs.

Using a mounted file system provides many advantages such as improved access time for data retrieval, improved reliability as files can be moved seamlessly between partitions and disks without data loss, better organization for large drives or databases, and data backup options for increased security.

One possible drawback to using a mounted file system is that some operating systems may not support certain types or versions of them making them incompatible with certain applications or programs. Additionally if you have multiple hard drives or devices connected to your computer then mounting and unmounting them could become quite tedious so proper planning is required before using this method.

To unmount a drive from your mounted file system you must simply use the ‘umount’ command followed by the pathname of the device or partition that you wish to unmount (i.e.: umount /dev/sda1). Additionally make sure no programs are running off said drive before attempting an unmount in order to avoid any potential data corruption issues.

Yes, it is safe to use multiple drives on one machine with a single mounted filesystem as long as they are formatted appropriately and compatible with one another (i.e., same type and version). It is also recommended that proper backup procedures be followed in case any unwanted changes occur between two separate drives while they are being used within the same environment.

Yes, if your setup allows remote access then it should be possible for you to access your files on another device through your established Mounted File System provided all authentication credentials have been correctly inputted into both devices beforehand (i.e., username & password).

Yes, VMWare supports mounting of different types of File Systems such as ext3/4 & NTFS as long as these systems have been properly configured beforehand in accordance with VMWare's documentation guidelines which can be found on their official website.

Yes, you can configure an auto-mounted File System when your computer boots up by making changes in fstab configuration settings located within /etc directory in order for automatic mounts upon startup.