Why is my NFS so slow?

If access to remote files seems unusually slow, ensure that access time is not being inhibited by a runaway daemon, a bad tty line, or a similar problem. Use the nfsstat command to gather information about your network connections. To set MTU size, use the SMIT fast path, smit chif .

Can you boot from NFS?

It is possible to boot most EMAC OE systems using NFS (Network File System) as the root filesystem. This method can be especially useful during development where the root filesystem is changing frequently. This can save time as well as wear on the on-board flash device.

How reliable is NFS?

In short, the NFS protocol and the NFS client implementation of it are very reliable.

How do I start a TFTP server?

Setting up TFTP Server for a PXE Boot

Get the TFTP server to work.
Set up the DHCP Server.
Copy the SuSe installation to somewhere accessible.
Create the TFTP boot directory which will contain kernel, initial RAM disk (initrd) and configuration file.
Create a remote control file.

Why is my NFS card so slow?

If so, you may have a problem with the performance of your network card. For a more extensive analysis of NFS behavior in particular, use the nfsstat command to look at nfs transactions, client and server statistics, network statistics, and so forth.

How do I optimize NFS performance?

Optimizing NFS Performance Careful analysis of your environment, both from the client and from the server point of view, is the first step necessary for optimal NFS performance. The first sections will address issues that are generally important to the client. Later (Section 5.3 and beyond), server side issues will be discussed.

What should I do if my NFS client/server is not working?

Investigation will be required on both NFS Client and NFS Server. For non-Red Hat NFS Clients or Servers, engage the vendor of the non-Red Hat system. Investigate connectivity issues such as network link down, network packet loss, system hang, NFS client/server hang or slowness, storage hang or slowness.

Why do my nfnfs shares hang?

NFS shares hang with the following error (s) in /var/log/messages: The resolution for this issue will vary depending on whether the root cause is: Investigation will be required on both NFS Client and NFS Server. For non-Red Hat NFS Clients or Servers, engage the vendor of the non-Red Hat system.