Getting Started with Nutanix Files for NFS Exports

Review each of the topics to get started with Nutanix Files for NFS exports.

Step 1: Review Requirements and Supported Features

Review the following requirements and supported features for Nutanix Files for NFS exports:

Nutanix Files 3.5 or higher

• System Requirements

  Supported on x86 and x64 processors only.

• License Requirements

• Supported Features

Step 2: Optional: Install the File System Core and File System Packages on Data Access Nodes

Review each of the following topics to prepare for the installation and to select the best installation method for your environment.

• Prepare the Installation on UNIX Computers

• Preinstallation Checklist for the UNIX File System Agent

• Installation Methods

Step 3: Prepare for Your First Backup and Restore

1. Open the CommCell Console.

2. Configure a storage device.

   You must install the MediaAgent to configure a storage device.

   • To configure a disk library, see Disk Libraries - Getting Started.

3. Creating a storage policy.

4. Add the Nutanix array to CommServe Array Management.

5. Create a Nutanix Files client for NFS exports.

6. Configure user-defined subclients for NFS exports.

7. Decide whether you want the following additional functionality:

   • You want to be notified of events that require attention.

     For more information, see Alerts and Notifications - Overview.

   • You want to report on and analyze critical data about your CommCell operations.

     For more information about reports, see Reports Overview.

   • You want to manage security.

     For more information, see User Account and Password Management - Getting Started.

Step 4: Run Your First Backup and Restore

• Back up NFS export data.

• Restore NFS export data.

Step 5: What to Do Next

Configure data retention and data aging. For more information, see Data Aging - Getting Started.