RFC 3010 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 2000
WED · 29 JUL 2026
NFS version 4 Protocol
Overview
RFC 3010, “NFS version 4 Protocol”, is a Proposed Standard document published in December 2000 by S. Shepler, B. Callaghan, D. Robinson, R. Thurlow, C. Beame, M. Eisler, D. Noveck. It has been obsoleted by RFC 3530 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
NFS (Network File System) version 4 is a distributed file system protocol which owes heritage to NFS protocol versions 2 [STANDARDS-TRACK]
What “Proposed Standard” means
An entry-level standards-track specification: stable, peer-reviewed and a solid basis for implementation, though it may still evolve before becoming an Internet Standard.
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Relationships to other RFCs
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- RFC 3011 The IPv4 Subnet Selection Option for DHCP
- RFC 3008 Domain Name System Security Signing Authority
- RFC 3012 Mobile IPv4 Challenge/Response Extensions
- RFC 3007 Secure Domain Name System Dynamic Update
- RFC 3013 Recommended Internet Service Provider Security Services and Procedures
- RFC 3006 Integrated Services in the Presence of Compressible Flows
- RFC 3014 Notification Log MIB