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Configuring Linux to access a Windows NFS share with permission problems

Configuring Linux to access a Windows NFS share with permission problems

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Tico_32
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04-25-2025, 01:03 AM
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Hi All, I’m facing a problem with an NFS mount on my Linux server (SLES) that points to a Windows 2019 machine. It works fine for me, but I can’t set permissions on the Windows side. Files are accessible, yet I can’t move or modify them without forcing ownership changes. The Linux side allows full access via authenticated users. Any suggestions? Thanks! Jamie
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Tico_32
04-25-2025, 01:03 AM #1

Hi All, I’m facing a problem with an NFS mount on my Linux server (SLES) that points to a Windows 2019 machine. It works fine for me, but I can’t set permissions on the Windows side. Files are accessible, yet I can’t move or modify them without forcing ownership changes. The Linux side allows full access via authenticated users. Any suggestions? Thanks! Jamie

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04-25-2025, 02:43 AM
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It's been a while since I worked with NFS, but I remember it depends on your Linux user ID to check permissions. The user ID of the connected person should align closely with the one that has access on the server.
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glassen03
04-25-2025, 02:43 AM #2

It's been a while since I worked with NFS, but I remember it depends on your Linux user ID to check permissions. The user ID of the connected person should align closely with the one that has access on the server.

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Gupalhari
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04-26-2025, 11:16 AM
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Sure, you might have to mimic a Windows user ID to give the mount permissions it needs.
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Gupalhari
04-26-2025, 11:16 AM #3

Sure, you might have to mimic a Windows user ID to give the mount permissions it needs.

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TheCyberGoblin
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04-26-2025, 06:16 PM
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UID or Group, either works. It’s likely simpler to set up an NFS group on the server and add the desired users to that group.
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TheCyberGoblin
04-26-2025, 06:16 PM #4

UID or Group, either works. It’s likely simpler to set up an NFS group on the server and add the desired users to that group.

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alexandert2006
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04-27-2025, 08:01 AM
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I'll take the challenge and appreciate the assistance.
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alexandert2006
04-27-2025, 08:01 AM #5

I'll take the challenge and appreciate the assistance.

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Futsal_xo
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04-27-2025, 01:37 PM
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Sure, let me check. When you worked with NFS, the outcome was different from what you expected. You were using Ubuntu and connecting via Windows, so I’ll see if those settings affect the rules.
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Futsal_xo
04-27-2025, 01:37 PM #6

Sure, let me check. When you worked with NFS, the outcome was different from what you expected. You were using Ubuntu and connecting via Windows, so I’ll see if those settings affect the rules.

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04-27-2025, 05:06 PM
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Will do!
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Swordayyy
04-27-2025, 05:06 PM #7

Will do!

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04-28-2025, 05:33 AM
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04-28-2025, 05:33 AM #8

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