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How to Install and Configure an NFS Linux Server and Client

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This practical tutorial demonstrates how to install and configure an NFS server and client on Linux. It covers creating and testing exports, mounting and unmounting shares, and configuring autofs for on-demand mounts.

Syllabus

Introduction
Create NFS Shares
Install NFS Server
Configure the NFS Server
Examine the /etc/exports file
Create a fresh /etc/exports file
Restart the NFS Server
Test the NFS Server
Configure the NFS Client
Install NFS Client App
Test Server Connectivity
Create Parent Directory
Mounting NFS Exports
Unmounting NFS Exports
How to auto-mount NFS Exports
Configure autofs
Config file demonstration
0 Restart and check our configuration
Verify mounts are actually unmounted
Conclusion

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