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Using Multiple NFS Logons in Versions 10.0 through 12.x
Technical Note 1082
Last Reviewed 09-May-2005
Applies To
Reflection NFS Client version 10.0 through 12.x
Summary
Technical Note 1082
Last Reviewed 09-May-2005
Applies To
Reflection NFS Client version 10.0 through 12.x
Summary
Reflection NFS Client supports multiple concurrent NFS logons. This technical note explains how to use this advanced feature in versions 10.0 through 12.x.
Note: The Reflection NFS Client standalone product is also included as a component of several Reflection products. For details, refer to Technical Note 3000.
Version Information
For information on using multiple NFS logons in version 13.0 or higher, see Technical Note 1847.
Benefits of Concurrent Authentication
Multiple concurrent NFS authentications are available through the graphical interface in Reflection NFS. This feature is extremely helpful for users who have several different NFS servers that do not have coordinated user IDs (UIDs) and group IDs (GIDs). Multiple NFS logons allow a user to have a different UID and GID for each NFS device or deviceless connection, so files can be accessed with the correct privileges across all NFS servers.
The most recent authentication, or "current authentication," is used for new drive mappings and browsing non-mapped NFS servers. (Note: The account used for authentication can affect which files are visible and accessible.)
Establishing a New Current Authentication
Follow these steps to log onto a different NFS server and establish a new current authentication:
- Right-click an NFS server icon in My Network Places/Network Neighborhood, Windows Explorer, or My Computer.
- Choose NFS Logon from the shortcut menu that appears.
- Enter your NFS authentication information and click OK. This authentication now becomes your "current authentication".
Note: The automatic logon at Windows startup is not affected by logging into other NFS servers with the same user name or a different user name.
When mapping a drive, the Reconnect at Logon option can be selected so that NFS drive connections are re-established in your next Windows session. To associate a specific authentication with each re-established NFS drive connection, you must select Restore Unique Logons for Permanent Connections in the NFS General tab of the Reflection NFS Client properties. (This setting is enabled by default.)
Determining Current Authentication
Use the NFS Utility to view your existing NFS connections and authentications, follow these steps:
- Open the NFS Utility from the Reflection, Utilities program folder.
- On the Help menu, click About Reflection NFS.
You will see the following connection information listed:
- Full network path for each connection
- Folder icon for deviceless file connections, or printer icon for NFS printers, or PC drive icon and drive letter for connections associated with a mapped network drive.
- Authentication logon used to establish each connection.
- Current authentication status. This authentication is used for browsing and is the default for any subsequent NFS mapped connections.
