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    Enabling NFS

    Enable Network File System for file sharing between servers.

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    What is NFS?

    NFS (Network File System) is a distributed file system protocol that allows you to share directories and files with other systems over a network. Common uses include:

    • Sharing files between multiple servers
    • Centralized storage for applications
    • Remote backup solutions
    • Development environments

    Enabling NFS on OpenVZ

    If you would like to use NFS on your OpenVZ VPS, please request that we enable it via a support ticket.

    1

    Log into Client Area

    Go to the Client Area

    2

    Open New Ticket

    Navigate to Support → Open New Ticket

    3

    Select Department

    Select "Technical Support" department

    4

    Include VPS Details

    Include your VPS ID or IP address

    5

    Request NFS

    Request NFS to be enabled

    6

    Specify Type

    Specify if you need NFS server, client, or both

    After NFS is Enabled

    Once our support team enables NFS for your container, you may need to reboot your VPS. After the reboot, you can install and configure NFS services.

    Installing NFS

    # Debian/Ubuntu - NFS Server
apt-get install nfs-kernel-server

# Debian/Ubuntu - NFS Client
apt-get install nfs-common

# CentOS/RHEL
yum install nfs-utils

    Security Note

    Always secure your NFS exports with proper access controls. Limit access to specific IP addresses and use firewalls to restrict NFS ports (2049, 111) to trusted networks only.