NFS Mount Path Does Not Exist

Description

Client tries to mount an unexisting mount path on a NAS container.

Cause

This error usually occurs in one of the following scenarios:

When accessing a system which is being restored from backup or remote replication. The full directory structure is available only when the restore is complete.

When a client with an authorization to access a higher directory in the same path deletes or alters a directory which is being mounted by another client.

When multiple users are accessing the same data set, it is recommended to apply a strict permission scheme to avoid this scenario.

Workaround 1 If the NAS system is being restored, communicate the current status to the client and instruct the client to wait for the restore process to complete.

2 In the other case, there are three options:

aRestore the problematic path from a backup.

bManually create the missing directories to enable the mount. Clients receive errors when trying to access existing data in a deleted path.

cRemove the export and communicate this to the client.

3 List all available exports on the NAS and identify the problematic export. It should have an indication that it is not accessible.

4 Delete the export or create the directory where the export points to.

NFS Owner Restricted Operation

Description

NFS client is not permitted to perform the requested action to the

 

specific file.

Cause

NFS user attempted a chmod or chgrp operation while not

 

being the owner of the file.

Workaround

This is a minor, user-level issue. Frequent events of this type may

 

indicate a malicious attempt to access restricted data.

 

 

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