Create an NFS Shared Network Resource
Applies To: Windows Server 2008 R2
Creating an NFS shared network resource
To create a shared resource using the Windows interface
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Open Windows Explorer: click Start, point to Programs or All Programs, point to Accessories, and then click Windows Explorer.
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In the details pane, right-click the shared directory you want to manage.
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Click NFS Sharing.
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Select Share this Folder.
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Type a name for the shared resource in the Share Name text box.
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Click Apply.
Additional references
To create a shared resource using the command prompt
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Open a command prompt with elevated privileges.
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Click Start, and then select All Programs.
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Point to Accessories, right-click the Command Prompt icon, and then select Run as administrator.
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Click Start, and then select All Programs.
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At the command prompt, type:
nfsshare ShareName= drive:path
Argument Description sharename
The name of the directory to share.
Note To view the complete syntax for this command, at a command prompt, type: nfsshare /?
