How to mount local directory to remote hosts?
I'm doing some experiments with some computers I have, I have the following scenario
local network
host1 [ubuntu]
vps [internet]
host2 [CentOS]
I have an external hard disk connected to the host1 and my goal is to be able to access those files from the host2(VPS)
I can reach the host2 from the host1 over ssh but not backwards
host1 ---ssh--> host2 //possible
host1 <--ssh--- host2 //not possible
what I have done so far:
I tried using sshfs with reverse tunneling but I just can't have it work, I have seen lot's of examples where the connection is done from host2 to host1 but in my case since I can't ssh to host1 the samples I see don't work and there is very little info about reverse tunneling with sshfs
also, I tried with mount-on but it didn't work
is this possible under these conditions? if so, what am I missing?
is there something easier?
thank you
networking nfs centos-7 sshfs
asked Apr 1 '18 at 4:39
Frederick ÁlvarezFrederick Álvarez
12
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I'm doing some experiments with some computers I have, I have the following scenario
local network
host1 [ubuntu]
vps [internet]
host2 [CentOS]
I have an external hard disk connected to the host1 and my goal is to be able to access those files from the host2(VPS)
I can reach the host2 from the host1 over ssh but not backwards
host1 ---ssh--> host2 //possible
host1 <--ssh--- host2 //not possible
what I have done so far:
I tried using sshfs with reverse tunneling but I just can't have it work, I have seen lot's of examples where the connection is done from host2 to host1 but in my case since I can't ssh to host1 the samples I see don't work and there is very little info about reverse tunneling with sshfs
also, I tried with mount-on but it didn't work
is this possible under these conditions? if so, what am I missing?
is there something easier?
thank you
networking nfs centos-7 sshfs
asked Apr 1 '18 at 4:39
Frederick ÁlvarezFrederick Álvarez
12
You say you can reach host1 from host2 but not reverse. You really need to fix this before trying to get NFS working. What about setting up a VPN from host 2 to host1, then connecting over that? It's more secure for NFS as well.
– davidgo
Apr 1 '18 at 5:03
yes, that is a problem, actually, right now I'm trying to set up a network tunnel between those hosts, I will give it a try and update :)
– Frederick Álvarez
Apr 1 '18 at 5:11
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I'm doing some experiments with some computers I have, I have the following scenario
local network
host1 [ubuntu]
vps [internet]
host2 [CentOS]
I have an external hard disk connected to the host1 and my goal is to be able to access those files from the host2(VPS)
I can reach the host2 from the host1 over ssh but not backwards
host1 ---ssh--> host2 //possible
host1 <--ssh--- host2 //not possible
what I have done so far:
I tried using sshfs with reverse tunneling but I just can't have it work, I have seen lot's of examples where the connection is done from host2 to host1 but in my case since I can't ssh to host1 the samples I see don't work and there is very little info about reverse tunneling with sshfs
also, I tried with mount-on but it didn't work
is this possible under these conditions? if so, what am I missing?
is there something easier?
thank you
networking nfs centos-7 sshfs
asked Apr 1 '18 at 4:39
Frederick ÁlvarezFrederick Álvarez
12
I'm doing some experiments with some computers I have, I have the following scenario
local network
host1 [ubuntu]
vps [internet]
host2 [CentOS]
I have an external hard disk connected to the host1 and my goal is to be able to access those files from the host2(VPS)
I can reach the host2 from the host1 over ssh but not backwards
host1 ---ssh--> host2 //possible
host1 <--ssh--- host2 //not possible
what I have done so far:
I tried using sshfs with reverse tunneling but I just can't have it work, I have seen lot's of examples where the connection is done from host2 to host1 but in my case since I can't ssh to host1 the samples I see don't work and there is very little info about reverse tunneling with sshfs
also, I tried with mount-on but it didn't work
is this possible under these conditions? if so, what am I missing?
is there something easier?
thank you
networking nfs centos-7 sshfs
networking nfs centos-7 sshfs
asked Apr 1 '18 at 4:39
Frederick ÁlvarezFrederick Álvarez
12
asked Apr 1 '18 at 4:39
Frederick ÁlvarezFrederick Álvarez
12
asked Apr 1 '18 at 4:39
Frederick ÁlvarezFrederick Álvarez
12
asked Apr 1 '18 at 4:39
Frederick ÁlvarezFrederick Álvarez
12
asked Apr 1 '18 at 4:39
Frederick ÁlvarezFrederick Álvarez
12
12
You say you can reach host1 from host2 but not reverse. You really need to fix this before trying to get NFS working. What about setting up a VPN from host 2 to host1, then connecting over that? It's more secure for NFS as well.
– davidgo
Apr 1 '18 at 5:03
yes, that is a problem, actually, right now I'm trying to set up a network tunnel between those hosts, I will give it a try and update :)
– Frederick Álvarez
Apr 1 '18 at 5:11
add a comment |
You say you can reach host1 from host2 but not reverse. You really need to fix this before trying to get NFS working. What about setting up a VPN from host 2 to host1, then connecting over that? It's more secure for NFS as well.
– davidgo
Apr 1 '18 at 5:03
yes, that is a problem, actually, right now I'm trying to set up a network tunnel between those hosts, I will give it a try and update :)
– Frederick Álvarez
Apr 1 '18 at 5:11
You say you can reach host1 from host2 but not reverse. You really need to fix this before trying to get NFS working. What about setting up a VPN from host 2 to host1, then connecting over that? It's more secure for NFS as well.
– davidgo
Apr 1 '18 at 5:03
You say you can reach host1 from host2 but not reverse. You really need to fix this before trying to get NFS working. What about setting up a VPN from host 2 to host1, then connecting over that? It's more secure for NFS as well.
– davidgo
Apr 1 '18 at 5:03
yes, that is a problem, actually, right now I'm trying to set up a network tunnel between those hosts, I will give it a try and update :)
– Frederick Álvarez
Apr 1 '18 at 5:11
yes, that is a problem, actually, right now I'm trying to set up a network tunnel between those hosts, I will give it a try and update :)
– Frederick Álvarez
Apr 1 '18 at 5:11
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is late but... maybe other can use this.
If you want to connect the remote server to your local computer, make a tunnel with ssh.
$ ssh -NR 6969:localhost:22 my-ssh-key
Then you have a connection on the remote server in port 6969 to your local machine. Now just type this code to connect your local directory to the remote server.
$ sshfs -p 6969 YOUR_USER@localhost:/LOCAL_DIRECTORY/ /YOUR_REMOTE_MOUNT_POINT/
answered Jan 11 at 22:04
Anthony MilanAnthony Milan
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after struggling, for a couple of hours, I found out that there is no way to solve the issue without having bidirectional communication, so, what I did was to set up a VPN to have communication from the host2 to host1.
The full detailed procedure that I followed is available here hope it helps you if you are trying to accomplish something similar
answered Apr 5 '18 at 18:15
Frederick ÁlvarezFrederick Álvarez
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is late but... maybe other can use this.
If you want to connect the remote server to your local computer, make a tunnel with ssh.
$ ssh -NR 6969:localhost:22 my-ssh-key
Then you have a connection on the remote server in port 6969 to your local machine. Now just type this code to connect your local directory to the remote server.
$ sshfs -p 6969 YOUR_USER@localhost:/LOCAL_DIRECTORY/ /YOUR_REMOTE_MOUNT_POINT/
answered Jan 11 at 22:04
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is late but... maybe other can use this.
If you want to connect the remote server to your local computer, make a tunnel with ssh.
$ ssh -NR 6969:localhost:22 my-ssh-key
Then you have a connection on the remote server in port 6969 to your local machine. Now just type this code to connect your local directory to the remote server.
$ sshfs -p 6969 YOUR_USER@localhost:/LOCAL_DIRECTORY/ /YOUR_REMOTE_MOUNT_POINT/
answered Jan 11 at 22:04
Anthony MilanAnthony Milan
111
add a comment |
is late but... maybe other can use this.
If you want to connect the remote server to your local computer, make a tunnel with ssh.
$ ssh -NR 6969:localhost:22 my-ssh-key
Then you have a connection on the remote server in port 6969 to your local machine. Now just type this code to connect your local directory to the remote server.
$ sshfs -p 6969 YOUR_USER@localhost:/LOCAL_DIRECTORY/ /YOUR_REMOTE_MOUNT_POINT/
answered Jan 11 at 22:04
Anthony MilanAnthony Milan
111
is late but... maybe other can use this.
If you want to connect the remote server to your local computer, make a tunnel with ssh.
$ ssh -NR 6969:localhost:22 my-ssh-key
Then you have a connection on the remote server in port 6969 to your local machine. Now just type this code to connect your local directory to the remote server.
$ sshfs -p 6969 YOUR_USER@localhost:/LOCAL_DIRECTORY/ /YOUR_REMOTE_MOUNT_POINT/
answered Jan 11 at 22:04
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after struggling, for a couple of hours, I found out that there is no way to solve the issue without having bidirectional communication, so, what I did was to set up a VPN to have communication from the host2 to host1.
The full detailed procedure that I followed is available here hope it helps you if you are trying to accomplish something similar
answered Apr 5 '18 at 18:15
Frederick ÁlvarezFrederick Álvarez
12
add a comment |
after struggling, for a couple of hours, I found out that there is no way to solve the issue without having bidirectional communication, so, what I did was to set up a VPN to have communication from the host2 to host1.
The full detailed procedure that I followed is available here hope it helps you if you are trying to accomplish something similar
answered Apr 5 '18 at 18:15
Frederick ÁlvarezFrederick Álvarez
12
add a comment |
after struggling, for a couple of hours, I found out that there is no way to solve the issue without having bidirectional communication, so, what I did was to set up a VPN to have communication from the host2 to host1.
The full detailed procedure that I followed is available here hope it helps you if you are trying to accomplish something similar
answered Apr 5 '18 at 18:15
Frederick ÁlvarezFrederick Álvarez
12
after struggling, for a couple of hours, I found out that there is no way to solve the issue without having bidirectional communication, so, what I did was to set up a VPN to have communication from the host2 to host1.
The full detailed procedure that I followed is available here hope it helps you if you are trying to accomplish something similar
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You say you can reach host1 from host2 but not reverse. You really need to fix this before trying to get NFS working. What about setting up a VPN from host 2 to host1, then connecting over that? It's more secure for NFS as well.
– davidgo
Apr 1 '18 at 5:03
yes, that is a problem, actually, right now I'm trying to set up a network tunnel between those hosts, I will give it a try and update :)
– Frederick Álvarez
Apr 1 '18 at 5:11