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How to configure NFSv4 in ONTAP?

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Applies to

ONTAP 9

Description

What is NFSv4?

NFSv4 supports traditional file access while integrating support for file locking and the mount protocol
Provides support for strong security (and its negotiation), compound operations, client caching, and internationalization (these have been added)

Why NFSv4?

NFSv4 is more secure
Ensures better performance
Provides single ‘pseudo’ namespace
Provides better file sharing due to improved locking mechanisms

Note: For limitations of NFSv4 in Cluster-Mode, see the File Access and Protocol Guides.

What is required for NFSv4 in Cluster Mode?

NFSv4 capable Linux clients (Verify by checking that NFSv4 packages are installed)
Valid name-mappings (Files or LDAP, preferably - due to security)