How and how to open/mount a network folder on Ubuntu Server?

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Good afternoon, connoisseurs!
With the server version of Ubuntu, I talk to you and work with trembling hands. I faced such a seemingly simple task:
There is server number 1 (Ubuntu Server 14) and server number 2 (Ubuntu Server 16). On server #1 I need to open a folder for network access, let's call it /media/folder1, and on server #2 I need to mount this folder as a network drive, something like /media/server1. How and in what way is it easier and more reliable to do it? As you understand, I need a simple network exchange between folders on servers.
PS If it's important, then the file system on disks with EXT4 files
Thanks in advance for the answers and useful links.

Answer 1

Well, if it's easier, then through sshfs.
On server1

apt install openssh
mkdir /media/folder && useradd -d /media/folder mediauser &&  chown mediauser /media/folder
passwd mediauser
#тут вводим пароль

On server 2

apt install openssh sshfs
ssh-keygen
#жмем несколько раз ентер
ssh-copy-id [email protected]
# вводим пароль
mkdir /media/server1
sshfs [email protected]:/media/folder /media/server1  #эту строчку будет делать всегда при загрузке сервера2

All. (well, you can also remove the user password on server1: passwd -d mediauser)
In the case of samba, nfs, ftp, webdav, the setup will take a little longer.

Answer 2

Option one - samba . In the pros - the ability to climb into this folder not only from linux, but also from windows. Cons - it's still emulation and a non-native protocol for linux.
Option two - nfs . In the pros - the native unix protocol and even for windows there are still clients, in the minuses - the protocol is slightly ancient and not very resistant to hacking.
You can also use webdav, but I don’t advise you with trembling hands , you can mess up there.