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[Val W. Harris]

Bug Hunter wrote:
>   I'm using two Redhat 7.3 boxes.  I turn box A nfs on, then try to mount 
> a directory from box A onto box B using mount -t nfs server:/home /xxx.
> 
>   I get "RPC timed out".
> 
>   I started the nfs using /etc/init.d/nfs start
> 
>   /etc/exports shows the mounts properly. "/home  B(rw,no_root_squash)"
> 
>   /var/log/messages on box A says the mount request was authenticated.
> 
>   I've used nfs for years, but this has me stumped.
> 
>   Any suggestions?
> 
> bug
> 

Assuming that NFS client services are running on box B; the possible
problems which come to mind are:

1. Box A doesn't have a route back to box B.
2. Box B is running a firewall which is blocking the NFS service.

( I'm not making a judgement about your competence here, these are
   just things which have bitten the butt of a "friend" of mine who
   wishes to remain anonymous. )

Val
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Val W. Harris               vwharris at airmail.net

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