Issue 5.2: Configure autofs

[AhmadMWaddah]

Issue 5.2: Configure autofs

VM

VM 3: Client/Container Practice Server

Scenario

Users in your organization should have their home directories automatically mounted from an NFS server (nfshome.example.com) when they log in. The home directories are located at /export/homes on the NFS server. You need to configure autofs to handle this.

Objectives

1. Install autofs package if not already installed
2. Configure /etc/auto.master to include an autofs map for home directories
3. Create a map file for the home directories
4. Configure the map to mount user home directories from nfshome.example.com:/export/homes
5. Start and enable the autofs service
6. Test the configuration by accessing a user's home directory
7. Verify that the directory is automatically mounted when accessed

Requirements

• Use appropriate autofs configuration
• Set proper timeouts for unmounting
• Verify the service is running
• Test automatic mounting functionality