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$ automountd -v

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The command "automountd -v" is used to start automountd, the automounter daemon, in verbose mode.

Automountd is a system service in Unix-like operating systems, including Linux and macOS, that automatically mounts and unmounts file systems as needed. It allows for on-demand mounting of network shares, removable media, and other file systems when they are accessed by a user or a program.

By adding the "-v" flag to the "automountd" command, it enables verbose mode. In verbose mode, the automountd daemon provides more detailed information about its operations, such as which file systems are being mounted or unmounted, any errors encountered, and other debugging messages. This can be helpful for troubleshooting automounting issues or simply understanding the behavior of the automountd service.

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