Creating NFS Shared Network Resources

Configuring a shared resource with Server for NFS requires opening the PowerShell window with elevated privileges and then creating the share using the nfsshare command-line utility. Type nfsshare /? for the exact syntax.

To create an NFS shared network resource using the GUI interface, follow these steps:

1. From Windows Explorer on the server, navigate to the folder that will be shared, right-click it, and choose Properties.

2. Select the NFS Sharing tab.

3. Click the Manage NFS Sharing button.

4. Check the Share This Folder check box, as shown in Figure 9.4. Configure if anonymous access will be allowed (not normally recommended) or configure any special permissions by clicking Permissions.

Figure 9.4. ...

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