Mounting scratch space using NFS allows us to access each other's files as if they are on the local machine, reducing redundancy and maximizing storage. Shuksan currently shares some drives and folders with Colchuck and Prusik. These directions were adapted from other sources, mostly [[https://help.ubuntu.com/community/SettingUpNFSHowTo|here]]

====Install NFS Server====
To check if you've already installed the NFS server
<code>dpkg -l | grep nfs-kernel-server</code>
If not
<code>sudo apt-get install nfs-kernel-server</code>

====Make and Export Local Drives====
Our naming convention dictates you enter the name of your computer followed by a number if you have more than 1 spinny drive
<code>sudo mkdir -p /export/<computername></code>
Add the following the /etc/fstab file to export drive at boot up.
<code>/mnt/scratch    /export/<computername>   none    bind  0  0</code>


====This page is not yet complete====
But the easiest way to figure out how to mount NFS will be to follow the set-up guide above using the files on Shuksan and the links computers as a guideline.