| SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop Documentation Part IV. Services / Chapter 37. Sharing File Systems with NFS | ||||
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 | 36.6. For More Information | 37.2. Importing File Systems with YaST |  | |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop Documentation Part IV. Services / Chapter 37. Sharing File Systems with NFS | ||||
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| 36.6. For More Information | 37.2. Importing File Systems with YaST | | |
Contents
Distributing and sharing file systems over a network is a common
task in corporate environments. NFS is a
proven system that also works together with the yellow pages
protocol NIS. For a more secure
protocol that works together with LDAP and
may also be kerberized, check NFSv4.
NFS works with NIS to make a network transparent to the user. With NFS, it is possible to distribute arbitrary file systems over the network. With an appropriate setup, users always find themselves in the same environment independent of the terminal they currently use.
To configure your host as an NFS client, you do not need to install additional software. All packages needed to configure an NFS client are installed by default.
NFS server software is not part of the default installation. To install
the NFS server software, start YaST and select
+. Now choose
+ and select or use the option and search
for NFS Server. Confirm the installation of the
packages to finish the installation process.
