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Proxmox bind mount NFS | Guide

The bind mount with NFS process involves mounting an NFS share from a remote server onto a container or VM in Proxmox.

In other words, the process lets the VM access files and directories on the NFS server.

Key Points

• We need a configured NFS server that is accessible on our network before we set up a bind mount.
• In order to bind mount the NFS share onto a VM in Proxmox, we have to define the mount point and mount options. This is usually done in the configuration file of the container.
• Then, we can find the configuration files for containers in the “/etc/pve/lxc/” directory and in the “/etc/pve/qemu-server/” directory for VMs.
• Next, we have to specify the bind mount by adding an entry for the NFS share under the “mp” or “mountpoint” section. The entry has to include the NFS server’s IP address or hostname, the exported directory path, and the local path where the NFS share will be mounted within the VM.
• Additionally, we can mention additional mount options for the NFS share, like read-only access, specific file system types, or caching options.
• Once the NFS share is bind-mounted into a container or VM, the permissions and ownership of the files and directories in the NFS share are preserved. We have to make sure the permissions are correct.
• The container or VM needs proper network connectivity to reach the NFS server. Furthermore, we have to check if the network configuration allows communication with the NFS server and if no firewall rules block the connection.
• After modifying the configuration file, we have to restart the container or VM for the changes to take effect.

At the end of the day, bind mounting an NFS share allows us to access and work with files and directories located on a remote NFS server within our Proxmox container or VM. This enables data sharing and centralized storage management across multiple systems.

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Conclusion

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