HP-UX to VAX

[Asad Malik_1]

HI
Is it possible to export a directory/file from HPUX to VAX and vice versa
through NFS. if yes, then how it is done step by step. Also how can an
individual user be provided access to this directory/file, while blocking
access for all others. Any help is appreciated.


Thanks

[Dan Hull]

If VAX supports NFS in a standard way, then it shouldn't be a problem. I don't
know if there would be any character-set/coding issues with the file formats
though.

You will probably find a better answer regarding NFS in the networking forumn
(that's what the "N" stands for :)

[Jim Butler_4]

Yes - we do it.
Just have your vax export the file system, then mount it on the hp system.
If you are using NIS, add a line in your auto.home table, or equivalent so that
all clients can access the Vax.
Say you have a vax server VAXSVR1 and you want to mount the data3 area and
access that from your hp.
in /etc/auto.home table (if no auto.home area is done, then auto.direct)

mountpoint where to get it from
vaxstuff VAXSVR1:/data3/0000000

Then push the nis maps out
/var/yp/ypmake

From there, your users should be able to go to /home/vaxstuff, and read and
write to their hearts content, assuming the permissions were exported on the
vax.