What is NFS Server?
Using the NFS protocol, you can transfer files between computers running Windows and other non-Windows operating systems, such as Linux or UNIX.
In Windows Server 2016, NFS includes the components, Server for NFS and Client for NFS. Server for NFS enables a computer running Windows Server 2016 to act as a NFS file server for other non-Windows client computers. Client for NFS enables a Windows-based computer that is running Windows Server 2016 to access files that are stored on a non-Windows NFS server.
For this demo, Infrastructure Requirement:
- 1 DC SERVER (DC-CLOUD.Sifad.ae)
- 1 Client PC running Windows 10 (CLIENT-10)
Installing NFS Server.
01 – Open Server Manager and Click Add roles and features.
![3](https://crtech.tips/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/How-to-Install-and-Configure-NFS-Server-in-Windows-Server.png)
02 – Click Next button.
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03 – Select Role-based or feature-based installation.
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04 – Select a Host which you’d like to add services.
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05 – Check a box Server for NFS.
![Screenshot (1).png](https://crtech.tips/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/1681865841_471_How-to-Install-and-Configure-NFS-Server-in-Windows-Server.png)
06 – Addtional features are required to add NFS Server. Click Add Features button.
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07 – Click Next button.
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08 – Click Next button.
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09 – Click Install button.
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10 – After finishing Installation, click Close button.
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Configure NFS Shared Folder.
01 – Open Server Manager and Click File and Storage Services.
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02 – Select Shares on the left pane and click TASKS – New Share.
![Screenshot (6).png](https://crtech.tips/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/1681865845_491_How-to-Install-and-Configure-NFS-Server-in-Windows-Server.png)
03 – For example, select NFS Share – Quick on here.
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04 – For example, configure a specific folder as shared one, so check a box Type a custom path and input the path for specific folder you’d like to set as shared folder. (set as “Share” on this example).
![Screenshot (8).png](https://crtech.tips/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/1681865845_391_How-to-Install-and-Configure-NFS-Server-in-Windows-Server.png)
05 – Input local and remote share path.
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06 – Specify authentication methods.
![Screenshot (11).png](https://crtech.tips/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/1681865846_636_How-to-Install-and-Configure-NFS-Server-in-Windows-Server.png)
07 – Set the share permissions. Click Add button.
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08 – Specify the Hosts you’d like to grant access permissions like the example below.
![Screenshot (13)](https://crtech.tips/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/1681865847_415_How-to-Install-and-Configure-NFS-Server-in-Windows-Server.png)
09 – Click Next button.
![Screenshot (14)](https://crtech.tips/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/1681865847_817_How-to-Install-and-Configure-NFS-Server-in-Windows-Server.png)
10 – Specify permissions to control access on here.
![Screenshot (15)](https://crtech.tips/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/1681865847_128_How-to-Install-and-Configure-NFS-Server-in-Windows-Server.png)
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11 – Confirm selections and it’s no problem, Click Create button.
![Screenshot (16)](https://crtech.tips/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/1681865848_901_How-to-Install-and-Configure-NFS-Server-in-Windows-Server.png)
12 – After finishing creating, Click Close button.
![Screenshot (17)](https://crtech.tips/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/1681865848_159_How-to-Install-and-Configure-NFS-Server-in-Windows-Server.png)
13 – NFS shared folder has been just configured.
![Screenshot (18)](https://crtech.tips/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/1681865848_238_How-to-Install-and-Configure-NFS-Server-in-Windows-Server.png)
Configure NFS Server (Linux OS).
01 – Run Terminal and input commands like follows. (Please Refer to the Pictures)
mount [NFS server’s Hostname or IP address]:/[share name] [Local Folder Name to mount]
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Configure NFS Client (Windows Client OS).
01 – Open Control Panel – Programs and Features then Check a box Client for NFS and click OK button.
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02 – Run Command Prompt and input commands like follows.
mount [NFS server’s Hostname or IP address]:/[share name] [Local Drive to mount]:\
![Screenshot (4).png](https://crtech.tips/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/1681865851_963_How-to-Install-and-Configure-NFS-Server-in-Windows-Server.png)
03 – Run Explorer, then NFS share folder is displayed.
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Thanks!