Mount a Drive in Linux
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How to create a Mounted drive in Linux



Before you get started make sure you have a Work Order.


  1. Create and share a folder on the window server. Make sure to give the folder full permission.


  1. Now create a directory on the Linux box by typing:

*mkdir  -p  /mnt/saves (*directory name)


  1. Now Type:            (host name)                        (folder on windows box)

*mount  t  cifs  //10.120.1.4 /saves  /mnt/saves  o  rw,

username=administrator,  password=perfservice101


  1. To un mount the device, type:

* umount  /mnt/saves (*directory name)