You do not want to have NFS crossing to the outside. Let me repeat this
again so you understand. YOU DO NOT WANT NFS GOING OUTSIDE. To answer
you question NFS goes over IP. However, as protocols go it is the
weakest security wise. I am sure you wouldn't want anybody mounting your
HD from across the states. =)
> -----Original Message-----
> From: William Ahern [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2000 4:28 PM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: [expert] NFS
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>
> when just using nfs, does portmap need to be able to use tcp?
> does mountd use
> tcp?
>
> in my firewall configuration i have a default policy of deny
> ALL, and only want
> to open up exactly what i need to export a filesystem.
>
> thanx
>
> Bill
>
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