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Stale NFS File Handle Docker | How to Handle

Today, we are going to dive into the world of NFS file handles and explore solutions to resolve stale file handle errors when they arise.

An NFS filehandle acts as a pointer on the server. It directs clients to the actual file or directory. The file handle contains key vital information about the referenced file on the server. However, this information is meaningless to NFS clients with mounted shares.

On the other hand, Stale file handle errors occur when a file referenced by one process is removed by another process. This mismatch leads to disruptions in file access and requires prompt resolution.

Solution 1: Docker-Compose Cleanup

In case stale file handles impact Docker-Compose setups, a step-by-step cleanup process can fix the issue:

1. First, stop running services:

   docker-compose downCopy Code
2. Then, delete the stale file in the overlay2 folder:

   rm -rf /var/lib/docker/overlay2/e0c3aa5cb6cccc29f4f8a2325fc9e79118029b8a86b356f992e0abd2d48f3c56Copy Code
3. Now, remove the associated image:

   docker rmi -f 17d1b24f1110Copy Code
4. Next, rebuild the image:

   docker-compose build –no-cacheCopy Code

If the issue continues, we can wipe all Docker-related information:

rm -rf /var/lib/docker/Copy Code

Solution 2: Empowering NFS Clients

Alternatively, we can offer NFS clients with automatic resolution capabilities to resolve the error.

• For a one-off fix we can run this command:

  umount -l /path/to/NFS/mount/hereCopy Code
• Long-standing problems with caching can be addressed by either disabling the cache for the shares or modifying the mount options. For example, consider using:

  mount -o vers=1.0 -t nfs server:/path /mount/pointCopy Code

Let us know in the comments which one of the above methods helped you out.

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Conclusion

In brief, our Support Experts demonstrated how to fix Stale NFS file handle errors in Docker.