Network File System in Microsoft Unified Data Storage Server 2003

  • Article

Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2

Services for Network File System (NFS) is a new feature of Microsoft® Windows Server® 2003 R2 that builds on the authentication framework introduced in Windows® Services for UNIX. It also adds additional functionality and authentication mechanisms that utilize Active Directory® Domain Services and the new Identity Management for UNIX to identify which user is requesting access to a resource and to authenticate that request to the appropriate authority. This white paper covers the various mechanisms that are involved in authentication and focuses on the new mechanisms introduced in Windows Unified Data Storage Server 2003.

Contents

Introduction

Concepts

Windows Unified Data Storage Server 2003 Configuration

Windows Server 2003 R2 Configuration

Mapping UNIX Users to Windows Users

Open Ports on Firewalls

Creating a Network File System Shared Network Resource

Conclusion

For More Information