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Nfs share, Identity mapping – Dell PowerVault NX200 User Manual

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Using Your NAS System

NFS Share

Network File System (NFS) protocol provides access control

(for UNIX-based file systems) and is implemented by granting permissions to

specific client systems and groups, using network names.

NOTE:

NFS is not available on Windows Storage Server 2008 Basic Edition.

Identity Mapping

Before creating the NFS share, the administrator must configure Identity

Mapping.
The identity mapping source can be any one of the following:

• Microsoft Active Directory domain name server (Microsoft Windows

Server 2003 domain controller or Microsoft Windows Server 2008 domain

controller)

• User Name Mapping (UNM) server
• Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services (AD LDS)

Choose the appropriate option from the four available options, perform the

actions, and proceed to the configuration steps followed by steps for creating

NFS share.

Option 1: Windows 2003 Domain Controller as Identity Mapping Source

Go to the Windows 2003 Domain Controller and install Identity

Management for UNIX.

NOTE:

You may need the Windows 2003 SP 2 CD/DVD.

If required, insert the Windows 2003 SP 2 CD/DVD and perform the

following:

1 Click Add or Remove ProgramsAdd or Remove Windows

ComponentsActive Directory Services.

2 Click Details.
3
Select Identity Management for Unix and click Next to complete the

installation.

NOTE:

Reboot your system after the installation is complete.

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