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What is the recommended settings for root volume security style when connecting a server via NFS for VMware datastore usage

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Applies to

  • ONTAP 9
  • NFS

Answer

Please refer to the following for the recommended settings for the root volume security style:
  • The recommended setting is typically "unix" for environments where NFS is the primary protocol being used.
  • This setting will influence the default security style for volumes created subsequently.
  • It provides the most convenience for UNIX/Linux-based systems and VMware environments that predominantly use NFS.

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