Global namespace

The global namespace is the key to SAN File System. It allows common access to all files and directories to all SAN File System clients, and ensures that all SAN File System clients have consistent access and a consistent view of the data and files managed by SAN File System. Having common access to all files reduces the need to store and manage duplicate copies of data and simplifies the backup process. Security mechanisms, such as permissions and access control lists (ACLs), restrict visibility of files and directories.

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