NFS is more graceful in reconnecting when the TCP channel is reset, which is a great benefit. It also implements more filesystem functionality, as a "df" repor

NFS is more graceful in reconnecting when the TCP channel is reset, which is a great benefit. It also implements more filesystem functionality, as a "df" report will correctly reflect the remote filesystem's usage. EDIT: NFSv4 also offers "delegations," which give complete control of a file to a client in an expiring lease; the latest NFS clients also have "polite delegations," which tacitly extend the lease period. SSHFS is very handy for a "quick and dirty" mount, though, with minimal configuration.