How to use the command autofsd (with examples)

Description: The autofsd command runs the automount daemon on startup and network configuration change events. It should not be invoked manually. This article will illustrate different use cases of the autofsd command.

Use case 1: Start the daemon

Code:

autofsd

Motivation: The motivation behind starting the daemon is to enable the automount function on system startup and network configuration change events. This ensures that appropriate file systems are mounted automatically when needed.

Explanation: The autofsd command is used to start the automount daemon. When executed, it runs in the background, continuously monitoring for file system mount requests and mounting them as necessary. It is typically automatically invoked during system startup or network configuration change events, so it should not be manually executed.

Example output:

Automount daemon started.

Conclusion:

The autofsd command plays a crucial role in automatically mounting file systems on demand. By running the autofsd command, the automount daemon starts, allowing for seamless file system access without manual intervention.