Enhanced AutoFS Administrator's Guide

Configuring and Administering AutoFS
Deciding Between Direct and Indirect NFS Automounts
Chapter 334
Figure 3-5 shows the difference between direct mounts and indirect
mounts on an NFS client.
Figure 3-5 Difference Between Direct Mounts and Indirect Mounts
Mounts in a Direct Map
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Mounts in an Indirect Map
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= Automounted Directory