How to Mount a File System (/etc/vfstab File)

1. Become superuser.

   Also, there must be a mount point on the local system to mount a file system. A mount point is a directory to which the mounted file system is attached.

2. Mount a file system listed in the /etc/vfstab file.

   # mount mount-point

   mount-point

   Specifies an entry in the mount point or device to mount field in the /etc/vfstab file. It is usually easier to specify the mount point.

Example--Mounting a File System (/etc/vfstab File)

The following example mounts the /usr/dist file system listed in the /etc/vfstab file.

# mount /usr/dist