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NFS Configuration Power Guide

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  • Deciding whether to use the NFS Configuration Power Guide
    This guide describes how to use ONTAP 9 CLI commands to configure NFS client access to files contained in a new volume or qtree in a new or existing storage virtual machine (SVM). It includes examples and advanced configuration options.
  • NFS configuration workflow
    Configuring NFS involves assessing physical storage and networking requirements, and then choosing a workflow that is specific to your goal—configuring NFS access to a new or existing SVM, or adding a volume or qtree to an existing SVM that is already fully configured for NFS access.
  • Configuring NFS access to an SVM
    If you do not already have an SVM configured for NFS client access, you must either create and configure a new SVM or configure an existing SVM. Configuring NFS involves opening SVM root volume access, creating an NFS server, creating a LIF, enabling host-name resolution, configuring name services, and if desired, enabling Kerberos security.
  • Adding storage capacity to an NFS-enabled SVM
    To add storage capacity to an NFS-enabled SVM, you must create a volume or qtree to provide a storage container, and create or modify an export policy for that container. You can then verify NFS client access from the cluster and test access from client systems.
  • Where to find additional information
    After you have successfully tested NFS client access, you can perform additional NFS configuration or add SAN access. When protocol access is complete, you should protect the root volume of storage virtual machine (SVM). There are express guides, comprehensive guides, and technical reports to help you achieve these goals.
  • Contacting Support
    You can contact Support to obtain help for your issue.
  • Notices
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