Mounting File Systems Task Map

The following table lists the tasks that are associated with file system mounting.

Table 3-2 Mounting File Systems (Task Map)

Task Description For Instructions

Mount a file system at boot time

Enables a file system to be mounted whenever a system is rebooted.

How to Mount a File System at Boot Time

Mount a file system by using a command

Mounts a file system when a system is running. This procedure is useful for testing.

How to Mount a File System From the Command Line

Mount a file system with the automounter

Enables access to a file system on demand without using the command line.

Mounting With the Automounter

Mount all file systems with mirror mounts

Mounts all of the file systems from one server.

How to Mount All File Systems From a Server

Start client-side failover

Enables the automatic failover to a working file system if a server fails.

How to Use Client-Side Failover

Disable mount access for a client

Disables the ability of one client to access a remote file system.

How to Disable Mount Access for One Client

Provide access to a file system through a firewall

Enables access to a file system through a firewall by using the WebNFS protocol.

How to Mount an NFS File System Through a Firewall

Mount a file system by using an NFS URL

Enables access to a file system by using an NFS URL. This process provides file system access without using the MOUNT protocol.

How to Mount an NFS File System by Using an NFS URL