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How to add NFS Datastore in VMware Vcenter 6.0

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To add NFS Datastore in VMware Vcenter 6.0

ESXi can access a designated NFS volume located on a NAS server, mount the volume, and use it for its storage needs. You can use NFS volumes to store and boot virtual machines in the same way that you use VMFS datastores. This turorial demonstrates the method to add NFS data store in VMware vsphere 6.0.

Adding NFS Datastore

First, you need to log into vcenter Web client.
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Next, you need to select vcenter inventory lists as follows.
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After that, you need to select the hosts menu as follows.
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Later, click on the datastore option and select related objects.
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And then click the datastore menu to create NFS datastore and follow the below steps to create NFS datastore.
datastore

You should select the type of datastore now.
New datastore

And also select the version of NFS.
NFS version

Then, enter the datastore name, NFS mount point, NFS server name and NFS permission. Click Next to continue.
NFS mount point

And then, you need to check the summary and click Finish.
finish

Your NFS datastore has now been created.
created

Now you can manage your virtual machine with the NFS Datastore and move the virtual machine file into NFS datastore.

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Frequently asked questions ( 5 )

Q

Can I run NFS across the TCP/IP Transport Protocol?

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Client support for NFS over TCP is integrated into all 2.4 and later kernels.

Server support for TCP appears in 2.4.19 and later 2.4 kernels, and in 2.6 and later kernels. Not all 2.4-based

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What is NFS Datastore in VMware?

A

ESXi can access a designated NFS volume located on a NAS server, mount the volume, and use it for its storage needs. You can use NFS volumes to store and boot virtual machines in the same way that you use VMFS datastores.

Q

Does the Bareos VMware Backup Plugin work on NFS datastore?

A

Currently, the Bareos VMware Backup Plugin does not work on NFS datastores. It will fail with an error message similar to.

Q

How install NFS share on ESXi?

A

Follow these steps to install NFS share on ESXi:
Step 1: Log in to vSphere Web Client, select the ESXi host on which you want to add the datastore. Then go to “Related Objects” > “Datastores”, and select “Create a new datastore” icon. Step 2: Select “NFS”, and then click “Next”. Step 3: Datastore name: Give a name for this NFS share.

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How to Adding NFS Datastore?

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Use the following steps:
First, you need to log into vcenter Web client.
Next, you need to select vcenter inventory lists as follows.
After that, you need to select the hosts menu as follows.
Later, click on the datastore option and select related objects
And then click the datastore menu to create NFS datastore and follow the below steps to create NFS datastore.
You should select the type of datastore now.

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