On 03/05/12 11:17, Tam Nguyen wrote: > Hi, > See the steps below. Please keep in mind this is very basic > configuration just to get it up and running. Haven't cover > authentication, ACL, SELinux, etc. > > install package > $ yum install nfs-utils > > Add port 2049 > $ vi /etc/sysconfig/iptables > -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 2049 -j ACCEPT > -A INPUT -p udp --dport 2049 -j ACCEPT > > Restart iptables > $ service iptables restart > > Start nfs service + survive reboot > $ /etc/init.d/nfs start > $ /etc/init.d/nfslock start > $ chkconfig nfs on > > Create a test directory > $ mkdir -p /nfs_test > > Edit nfs export file: > $ vi /etc/exports > /nfs_test *(ro,sync) <== esoteric indicates world accessible > > Now export it: > $ exportfs -a > > Verify it: > $ exportfs > > Go to your client box, and test it. Like so: > $ mount -t nfs server:/nfs_test /client/mount/point Ok, with this I was able to set up a working NFS, which then lead me to believe that what I have is working also, a matter of establishing confidence! Box7 is able to see files on server box8, very encouraging. Thanks much for the help. I'm going to have to quit this effort for a few hours, have other stuff to attend to but your help and zxq9 are much appreciated. I will go from there and let you know if I have more questions. Bob -- http://www.qrz.com/db/W2BOD box7