What do I cover? A simple HowTo setup NFSv4 on AIX!.

I have been using NFSv4 for about two years accessing features not available in previous versions of NFS. The two main features I am interested in are: username recognition and a single mount point.

The basic steps are to choose and set a "domain" name" on the server, create exports including nfsroot, set the domain on a client, and mount the nfsroot.

A domain name can be any string but often it is a DNS like name. I chose a single word - rootvg. From memory, this is the key component for username recognition within a domain. While it might be technically interesting to understand exactly how it works - Let's not get bogged down in detail - read more for the primer!

AIX 5.3 was updated - again - with a new SP a few weeks back. This means there is a new diagram showing "where we are".

If you are planning on staying with AIX 5.3 longer than April 2013 I recommend you check out the article/links contained here: Support Life Cycle for AIX 5.3 TL11 and TL12.

Starting on November 13, 2011, Fix Central downloads are available only for to IBM clients or relations with hardware or software under warranty, maintenance contracts, or subscription and support.

Effective 13 November 2011 - To access Fix Central downloads for AIX and VIOS (additional products may be added in the future) an individual IBM ID will be required. Generally individual IDs will be authorized via "support" contracts that define their relationship with IBM support (e.g., a regular customer or an employee of IBM or a IBM business partner).

AIX 7.1 TL1 and TL1 SP 01 are released.

Per 14/10/2011 the updates can be ordered on physical media and/or downloaded from the internet (Fix Central)

AIX 7100-01 Technology Level

(click read more for links to updates and detailed info) 

AIX 6.1 TL7 and TL7 SP 01 are released.

Per 14/10/2011 the updates can be ordered on physical media and/or downloaded from the internet (Fix Central)

AIX 6100-07 Technology Level Bulletin (click for general info)

(click read more for links to updates and detailed info)