Dell PowerFlex 4.5.x Administration Guide

Create a NAS server for NFS (Linux or UNIX-only) file systems

You create NAS servers before creating file systems.

1. Select File > NAS Servers.
2. Select Create.
3. Continue to work through the Create NAS Server wizard.

   Wizard Screen	Description
   Details	Select a protection domain, and enter a NAS server name, description, and network information. NOTE:You cannot reuse VLANs that are being used for the management and storage networks.
   Sharing Protocol	Select Sharing Protocol Select NFSv3, or NFSv4, or both. NOTE:If you select SMB and an NFS protocol, you automatically enable the NAS server to support multiprotocol. Unix Directory Services (naming services) You can configure the naming services with a combination of local files and NIS, or LDAP. You can choose to enable Secure NFS here. Secure NFS requires the following: At least one NTP server must be configured to synchronize the date and time. It is recommended that you set up a minimum of two NTP servers per domain to avoid a single point of failure. A Unix directory service (UDS) One or more DNS servers Either an AD or custom realm must be added for Kerberos authentication A keytab file must be uploaded to your NAS server when using a custom realm in a Kerberos configuration DNS DNS information is mandatory when: Joining an AD domain, but optional for a stand-alone NAS server. Configuring Secure NFS. DNS can also be used to resolve hosts defined on NFS export access lists.
   User Mapping	Select automatic user mapping, or enable the default account for both a Windows and Linux user.
   Summary	Review the content and select Back to go back and make any corrections.

4. Select Create NAS Server to create the NAS server.
   The Status window opens, and you are redirected to the NAS Servers page once the server is listed on the page.