Understanding NBD (Network Block Device)
NBD (Network Block Device) is a userland implementation of the Network Block Device protocol. It enables the creation of a block device on a remote server, which can then be accessed as if it were a local block device on the client.
Accessing Remote Block Devices Over a Network
This technology allows users to access remote block devices through a network. This capability is particularly beneficial for various applications, including cloud computing, virtualization, and distributed storage.
The NBD Protocol Implementation in Various Projects
The NBD protocol is utilized in several projects, including nbdkit, libnbd, qemu, and lwNBD, among others.
The NBD Implementation Overview
The NBD implementation in this repository offers both a server and client implementation of the protocol. This allows users to create a block device on a remote server, which can then be accessed as if it were a local block device on the client.