Running an NFS server

[naich]

I want to run an NFS server on my Debian R-Pi (Samba makes me want to pull my teeth out), but when I do an apt-get install nfs-kernel-server, after successfully installing it comes up with:


Starting NFS common utilities: statd.
Not starting NFS kernel daemon: no support in current kernel. ... (warning).


While I've used Debian a fair bit, I've never had a problem with a kernel not supporting something I want to install so I'm at a bit of a loss as to what to do next.  Do I have to wait for support in the kernel, should I try compiling my own or is there a way to install support without recompiling?

Thanks for any advice.

Naich.

[naich]

No one?  Oh well.  I guess nfs isn't too popular.  I've sidestepped the issue by using sshfs client-side for now.  I'll have a bash at compiling in nfs support at some point.

[gordon@drogon.net]

naich said:


No one?  Oh well.  I guess nfs isn't too popular.  I've sidestepped the issue by using sshfs client-side for now.  I'll have a bash at compiling in nfs support at some point.



Its popular enough, just looks like there is no support in the kernel supplied by the foundation - so a new kernel compile might be needed for it.

However, while very possible, it's not going to be very fast...

I'm NFS mounting directories off my main server on my Pi, but not yet using it as an NFS server (no real plans to!)

Gordon

[ernanonano]

I am currently testing the user-space nfs server http://unfs3.sourceforge.net/ with relatively good performance.
You will need bison and flex packages in order to be able to compile it.
So, no need to recompile the kernel yourself.

[naich]

I am currently testing the user-space nfs server http://unfs3.sourceforge.net/ with relatively good performance.
You will need bison and flex packages in order to be able to compile it.
So, no need to recompile the kernel yourself.

That's useful to know. Thanks.

Naich.