Enabling NFS version 3

To enable NFS version 3 using the Windows interface

  1. Open Services for Network File System: click Start, point to Administrative Tools, and then click Services for Network File System (NFS).

  2. If necessary, connect to the computer you want to manage.

  3. Right-click Server for NFS, and then click Properties.

  4. Click the Server Settings tab.

  5. Select the Enable NFS version 3 support check box, and then click Apply.

Important

These changes will not take effect until Server for NFS is restarted.

Additional references

To enable NFS version 3 using the command prompt

  1. Open a command prompt with elevated privileges.

    1. Click Start, and then click All Programs.

    2. Point to Accessories, right-click the Command Prompt icon, and then click Run as administrator.

  2. At the command prompt, type:

nfsadmin server [\\remoteMachineName] config enablev3={yes | no}

Argument Description

ComputerName

The name of the computer you want to configure.
Important

These changes will not take effect until Server for NFS is restarted.
Notes
  • To view the complete syntax for this command, at a command prompt, type:
  • nfsadmin server /?
  • NFS version 3 support is enabled by default.

Additional references

  • Specify Server for NFS TCP and UDP Settings
  • Configure File Name Character Translation