Why use CIFS when HTTP and FTP are also available?
HTTP and FTP can be used for file transfer between devices however; they are not capable of providing file-sharing functionalities. In contrast, CIFS protocol supports remote file sharing access thus enabling groups of embedded devices to work together and share documents across any network. Using CIFS file sharing instead of HTTP and FTP file transfer eliminates the need to transfer files between devices, which in turn reduces the need for expensive storage space and speeds up overall response time.
