Configure DNS for NFS 4.1 with Kerberos

When you use NFS 4.1 with Kerberos, you must change the DNS settings on ESXi hosts. The settings must point to the DNS server that is configured to hand out DNS records for the Kerberos Key Distribution Center (KDC). For example, use the Active Directory server address if AD is used as a DNS server.

Procedure

1. Navigate to the host.
2. Click the Configure tab.
3. Under Networking, click TCP/IP configuration.
4. Select Default and click the Edit icon.
5. Manually enter the DNS settings.

   Option	Description
   Domain	AD Domain Name
   Preferred DNS server	AD Server IP
   Search domains	AD Domain Name