NFS is network file system , a storage type where files are accessed over TCP/IP network similar to direct attached system. This is file level storage which is why it cannot be used as bootable storage and, as discussed in earlier lab RDM (Raw device mapping ) feature is not supported. However, Vmotion, HA features can be accessed using NFS Storage.

Prerequisites: Create a NFS Server and folder as per pre-requisite lab

In this lab, configure NFS Storage and access it.

Task1: Configure access to NFS DataStores

Step1:Rightclick datacenter and click create new datastore

Step2:Select type as NFS

Step3:Version as 3

Step4: Provide details for Name = NFS-Data Folder /NFSData and server as 172.20.10.10 and next

Step5: Select both the ESXi’s so that both can access the NFS Data

Step6: Review and submit

Task2: View storage information

Type ,space utilization can be viewed in Summary tab as below

Trouble shooting: Direct lab

Critical Thinking: NFS is best way to store common data files for example even basic applications that needs to be installed or monitoring work docs of a company, Instead of linking to each and every system , in VMWare access is given to ESXi and all the systems inherit the same access which becomes easier to manage .