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Set up the network drive as a user in Linux

Set up the network drive as a user in Linux

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10-28-2016, 06:21 AM
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Script your request in mind for mounting the network drive without credentials. Use a bash script to handle this, and set it up to run periodically via crontab. Make sure the drive is accessible even when offline, and ensure the exported PDF can be imported later. Keep the setup simple and reliable for your medical device needs.
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10-28-2016, 06:21 AM #1

Script your request in mind for mounting the network drive without credentials. Use a bash script to handle this, and set it up to run periodically via crontab. Make sure the drive is accessible even when offline, and ensure the exported PDF can be imported later. Keep the setup simple and reliable for your medical device needs.

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11-16-2016, 07:43 PM
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Setting the mount definition in fstab with `noauto` lets the owner or group manage mounting and unmounting without needing permission changes. However, if mount points become outdated or file handles are stale, problems may arise. A straightforward fix is to wrap the program with a mount/dismount routine. If the application must run continuously, managing it becomes more involved. The best approach is to monitor the device’s IP/port for CIFS availability, mount it, use rsync to copy data locally, then unmount and have an alternative program reference the local copy, reducing reliance on unstable mounts.
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11-16-2016, 07:43 PM #2

Setting the mount definition in fstab with `noauto` lets the owner or group manage mounting and unmounting without needing permission changes. However, if mount points become outdated or file handles are stale, problems may arise. A straightforward fix is to wrap the program with a mount/dismount routine. If the application must run continuously, managing it becomes more involved. The best approach is to monitor the device’s IP/port for CIFS availability, mount it, use rsync to copy data locally, then unmount and have an alternative program reference the local copy, reducing reliance on unstable mounts.

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