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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.

You should use this guide if you want to configure access to a volume or qtree in the following way:

  • You want to use any version of NFS currently supported by ONTAP: NFSv3, NFSv4, NFSv4.1, NFSv4.2, or NFSv4.1 with pNFS.

  • You want to use the command-line interface (CLI), not ThinkSystem Storage Manager for DM Series or an automated scripting tool.

    You can use the NFS Configuration Express Guide and other Express Guides to support configuration with Storage Manager, and OnCommand Workflow Automation for automated scripting support.

  • You want to use best practices, not explore every available option.

    Details about command syntax are available from CLI help and ONTAP man pages.

  • You do not want to read a lot of conceptual background.

    Additional information about ONTAP technology and interaction with external services is available in the Lenovo Information Library.

  • UNIX file permissions will be used to secure the new volume.

  • You have cluster administrator privileges, not SVM administrator privileges.

If this guide is not suitable for your situation, you should see the following documentation instead: