idmapdconf
Idmapdconf refers to the configuration file for the idmapd daemon, the identity mapping service used by NFSv4 to translate between local UNIX user/group IDs and the identities seen by remote clients. The file is typically located at /etc/idmapd.conf and is read by the idmapd service when it starts. It defines how identity mapping is performed across hosts in an NFSv4 environment, enabling consistent access control for files exported over NFS.
The configuration is organized into sections, commonly including [General] and [Mapping]. In [General], Domain specifies the
Operationally, idmapd uses the directives in idmapd.conf to translate user and group names exchanged during NFSv4
After editing idmapd.conf, the idmapd service typically needs to be restarted for changes to take effect, using