Can't replace existing filenames over NFS

[Technobie]

I have a very simple NFS share between two redhat 9 boxes. Our staff here copies data from the production server to the FTP server where our clients can pick it up later in the day. The problem is, if a filename already exists and our folks try to replace it with the same (updated) file, it will give a "permission denied" error.

The directory is wide open for them and they are able to create and remove with no issues. They just cannot overwrite. Can someone shed light on this?

Thanks!

example exports file: /home/ftp 192.168.254.0/24(rw,no_root_squash)

Chris

 

[aznluvsmc]

Do they have permission to overwrite the file in question? Even if the directory allows read-write access, the file must allow it too.

 

[Technobie]

Yes - that is the strange part. The files in question are wide open.

Chris

 

[xmb]

NFS - the Nightmare File System
(btw... sorry for no useful post)

 

[Technobie]

NFS - the Nightmare File System" True.

Anybody with a more serious answer though? Or maybe an alternative?

Chris

 

[marsd]

nightmare file system?
Works fine when configured correctly and is running
on an rfc compliant implementation.

If you can't overwrite existing files it suggests
a local misconfiguration. Check your mount directory
permissions.

 

[Technobie]

Wide open.

Chris