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Network File System (NFS)

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Implement VIPA registration for zNFS Server to make it behave "Sysplex Aware"

zNFS Server registers on startup with the LPARs Static VIPA for Kerberos. This means that the principal requires to be in the format:nfs/static_vipa_dnsThe Principal Name is defined in the KERB segment of the STC userid. This behaviour requires se...
over 6 years ago in z/OS / Network File System (NFS) 5 Delivered

Message GFSA728E should show causing userid

Message GFSA728E shows invalid mapping for a user through Kerberos authentication but not which userid it is.
almost 3 years ago in z/OS / Network File System (NFS) 1 Delivered

Clarify MVSNFS security and port range requirements

The MVSNFS manuals do not clearly identify what security settings can be used for the server and only show defining as TRUSTED. There is no reference to the use of UID(0) and/or BPX.SUPERUSER nor discussions on the implications of using them versu...
about 2 years ago in z/OS / Network File System (NFS) 1 Delivered

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