Configuring NFS Sharing
As discussed in Chapter 12, you can install Services for Network File System as a role service on a file server. Services for Network File System provides a file-sharing solution for enterprises with mixed Windows and UNIX environments, allowing users to transfer files between Windows Server 2008 and UNIX operating systems using the Network File System (NFS) protocol.
You can configure NFS sharing for local folders on NTFS volumes using Windows Explorer. You can also configure NFS sharing of local and remote folders on NTFS volumes using Share And Storage Management. In Windows Explorer, follow these steps to enable and configure NFS sharing:
Right-click the share you want to manage and then select Properties. This displays ...
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