NFS client for Windows 7

As Geonk stated above:

|As for Client for NFS, that IS built in to Windows 7, it's just notinstalled by default.

In order to activate the Client for NFS, go into the Control Panel, and go to "Programs and Features". In the left hand column, you'll see a link for "Turn Windows features on or off".

Select that, and it will open a list box that shows all of the optional components built in to Windows 7. Some are already activated. Expand the entry for "Services for NFS". There are two check boxes under that. Check them and hit OK. Windows will install those components and ask to reboot your system. Once you have rebooted, Client for NFS will be installed.

To use it, go to Administrative Tools->Services for NFS to configure it. Alternatively, you can use the command line program 'nfsadmin' to configure.

Thanks,

Marilyn

I have Windows 7 Home Premium, and Services for NFS is not an option in "Turn Windows Features on or off". Simple TCPIP services, SNMP, Message Queue server, etc. are there, but no NFS.

Anybody else know the answer or am I stuck with Samba?

Caveat Emptor would normally be good advice but smacking someone in the face with it isn't helpful.  In case you haven't noticed, finding out about the intricacies of any given software product is literally like finding the proverbial needle in the haystack.

Descriptions of software are written by marketing departments not developers or end users.  So good luck finding out if there's a co-op option in the latest game or NFS support in the latest version of Windows. 

Professional anything indicates a version that should include the facilities necessary to operate in a corporate environment no matter what the size.  Services like Domain membership, NFS support and Powershell should be a given.

Enterprise versions are generally only available to those with a volume license agreement.  Something not feasible for the small or SOHO business user.  Further Enterprise versions, if obtained, often are so stripped down that basic functionality such as the ability to view videos is left out.  A problem if your business happens to be based around training or video production for example.

To be honest, I've grown really weary of the sin of omission perpetrated against software customers. 

Microsoft continually does this across its offerings with little to no warning.  See Windows Vista for an example.

Then, when they refuse to add support for the feature they suggest upgrading to a newer version that still doesn't contain the needed component.  So people stick with what they have and risk security issues because Microsoft decides to place their "old" product on EOL (End of Life) without offering a viable option to solve their problem. 

Better to suggest a known safe alternative than to smack someone in the face with, "Should have known better" or "Send it back."  For a company supposedly so customer focused it seems they have no compunction to give the finger when it suits them.

I see that you were given the link to the SUA SDK for Windows 7.  As for Client for NFS, that IS built in to Windows 7, it's just not installed by default.

In order to activate the Client for NFS, go into the Control Panel, and go to "Programs and Features".  In the left hand column, you'll see a link for "Turn Windows features on or off".

Select that, and it will open a list box that shows all of the optional components built in to Windows 7.  Some are already activated.  Expand the entry for "Services for NFS".  There are two check boxes under that.  Check them and hit OK.  Windows will install those components and ask to reboot your system.  Once you have rebooted, Client for NFS will be installed.

To use it, go to Administrative Tools->Services for NFS to configure it.  Alternatively, you can use the command line program 'nfsadmin' to configure.

Hope this helps!

 

-geo

EDIT: I realized that I wasn't as clear as I should have been...

In the Windows Features list box, find the one labeled "Services for NFS".  Click the "+" box to display the two sub-features, "Administrative Tools" and "Client for NFS".  Check all three boxes and then click "OK".

I don't see this feature in my version of Windows? Can I download just this?