About the WebNFS Client

The Solstice NFS Client can connect to a WebNFS server by mounting or by connecting with an NFS URL of the format nfs://host/path. The NFS URL can be used when mapping a drive using net use (Windows NT only), in the Map Network Drive dialog box, or with the script interpreter. Automount maps containing NFS URLs are also supported.

Using an NFS URL

When an NFS URL is used, the connection will be made using TCP transport, NFS version 3, port number 2049, and a public file handle. If any of these requirements cannot be met, the client uses a secondary option.

The WebNFS client connects to the server, following these rules:

• Use TCP protocol first. If the connection is refused, use UDP.

• Use NFS version 3. If rejected, use NFS version 2.

• Use port number 2049 on the server.

• Use a public file handle as an initial file handle with a lookup request. If the request is rejected, use the Mount protocol.

If the public file handle is used, locking/sharing will be disabled.

Using WebNFS Mount Option

You can select WebNFS as an option on the Advanced screen of the NFS Client Properties page or on a network server Properties page. If this option is selected, the client will connect to the NFS server using only the WebNFS protocol. No secondary options will be attempted. For example, if a public file handle request is refused, the mount will fail. Use this option to avoid delays when using WebNFS through a firewall.