AutoMounter Installation

When setting up an NFS export with write access, there are several steps to follow to ensure that the desired systems can access the share. The first step is to specify which systems should have write access by adding their IP addresses to the NFS security settings in the rules box. For each share where you want to allow write access for certain systems, rinse and repeat this process.

Additionally, if you want other systems besides those specified to still have read-only access to the NFS export, you can add a wildcard `(ro)` to the end of each share. This will give all systems, except those specifically listed in the rules box, read-only access to the share.

There are two ways to update the unraid side: the easy method and the secure method. The easy method involves changing the NFS exports back to Public, which allows read-write access to all systems. However, this is not recommended if you do not trust all devices on your network, as it can pose a security risk.

The secure method involves adding rules to the existing exports to allow read-write access to the systems you specify. This method provides better security and control over who has access to the NFS export.

On the unraid side, there are also two ways to update the NFS mounts: private or public. If you exported the NFS mounts as Private, which only allows read-only access to all other systems unless explicitly added to the rules box, you will need to adjust the NFS exports on the unraid side as well.

To do this, you can use the name of the partition rather than the UUID. This is because using the UUID may not provide the desired results if the partition is mounted or unmounted. Instead, you can use the name of the partition, which should be remembered from the previous steps.

To open up a little interface within Terminal where you will create your fstab file, execute the command `sudo nano /etc/fstab`. This will prompt you to enter your user password and allow you to create your fstab file.

In addition to installing the autofs package, you may also need to install other packages that are required to support remote file systems using yum. The automounter mounts file systems when they are accessed, rather than maintaining connections for those mounts at all times.

For example, if you have a partition named `Windows Boot`, you can rename it in Windows Disk Management and use the name instead of the UUID. Similarly, if you have a third-party NTFS read-write plugin installed on your system, such as Paragon or NTFS-3G, you may need to turn it off.

In summary, setting up an NFS export with write access requires careful configuration and management to ensure that only authorized systems can access the share. By following these steps and using the secure method of adding rules to the existing exports, you can provide better security and control over who has access to your NFS export.

AutoMounter instaling