microsoft / microsoft/WSL

Add NFS v4.2 support to kernel

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Description

Could we add NFS 4.2 support to the kernel? is there a particular reason it wasn't enabled when adding 4 (given that it's been around since 2016)?

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The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by locating the kernel integration and NFS version handling, then determine what implementation and validation work NFS 4.2 support would require; done means the support is enabled and verified.

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Assessment

Domain
networking, operating-systems
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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