What is pynfs FOR LINUX?

pynfs

So, let’s talk about pynfs. This is a collection of Python tools designed specifically for NFSv4. It’s pretty handy if you’re working with network file systems!

What’s Inside pynfs?

rpc.py: This is an upgraded version of the rpc.py that comes with Python itself. It's got some neat enhancements!

rpcgen.py: Think of this as your Python RPC protocol compiler. It takes a RPC protocol spec and generates Python code from it. Super useful for creating classes from all those structs and union definitions.

nfs4lib.py: This is a library for NFSv4 in Python, and it imports files created by rpcgen.py.

nfs4client.py: Here’s where you can run your NFSv4 command line client. Simple and effective!

nfs4server.py: Want to set up an NFSv4 server? This tool has got you covered.

nfs4stest.py: Need to test your server? This application will help you do just that!

test_tree_net.py: Before running nfs4st.py, this script creates a directory tree for you. Easy setup!

A Bit of Background

You might be curious about where pynfs came from. Well, it was developed during Peter Østrand's Master's Thesis project titled "Design and Implementation of a NFSv4 Server Test Suite".

Requirements to Use pynfs

You’ll need:

• - Python 2.2 or newer: Make sure your Python interpreter is found as "python2" and included in your PATH.


• - Ply 1.1 or newer: The distribution already includes Ply 1.3 (that covers yacc.py and lexx.py).

No GSSAPI Module? No Problem!

If you don’t require the gssapi module (used mainly for testing with Kerberos), just run the following command in the distribution directory:

$ ./rpcgen.py nfs4.x

This will create files like nfs4constants.py, nfs4packer.py, and nfs4types.py for you.

Your Installation Guide

Theoretically, you can build and install everything by copying files to a destination directory specified in setup.cfg using this command:

$ ./setup.py install

If you hit any snags while compiling gssapimodule.c, check out setup.py to make sure it's looking in the right spots for those kerberos libraries and includes.

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