Or you could just use AutoFS: http://forums.opensuse.org/english/information-new-users/unreviewed-how-faq/429064-how-mount-nfs-server-autofs.html It's also detailed here: http://www.linuxhomenetworking.com/wiki/index.php/Quick_HOWTO_:_Ch29_:_Remote_Disk_Access_with_NFS