The /etc/exports file
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The /etc/exports file

If you are exporting file systems using NFS service, be sure to configure the /etc/exports file with the most restrictive access possible. This means not using wildcards, not allowing root write access, and mounting read-only wherever possible.

Example 5.1. Export file systems using NFS

Edit the exports file vi /etc/exports and add: 

            /dir/to/export host1.mydomain.com(ro,root_squash)
            /dir/to/export host2.mydomain.com(ro,root_squash)
Where:

  • /dir/to/export is the directory you want to export.

  • host#.mydomain.com is the machine allowed to log in this directory.

  • The ro option mean mounting read-only.

  • The root_squash option for not allowing root write access in this directory.

For this change to take effect you will need to run the following command on your terminal: 
            [root@deep]# /usr/sbin/exportfs -a

Note

Please be aware that having an NFS service available on your system can be a security risk. Personally, I don't recommend using it.

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