[OpenAFS-devel] how to set my first afs machine

[Jason Edgecombe]

Steven Jenkins wrote:
> On Mon, Dec 1, 2008 at 6:08 AM, zhu shi song <zhushisongzhu@yahoo.com> wrote:
>   
>> (1) bosserver -noauth &
>> (2) [root@localhost ~]# bos setcellname localhost.localdomain testafs -noauth
>> bos: failed to set cell (you are not authorized for this operation)
>>
>> I failed on executing bos setcellname.
>> There are short of details about installation of AFS.  How can I set my first afs machine step by step?
>>
>>     
>
> I've found that the most reliable instructions are found in the Quick
> Start Guide for Unix:
> http://www.openafs.org/pages/doc/QuickStartUnix/auqbg002.htm
>
> The instructions you have pasted should work if done in the order
> specified, and if 'localhost.localdomain' resolves to your local host.
>  Based on the error message, you are contacting the expected host, but
> I suspect that you have another instance of bosserver running (i.e.,
> one without the -noauth flag).    Also, you should check your
> bosserver log and see if any clues are in there.
>
>   
Unfortunately, the quickstart guide still uses kaserver.  If you are
using redhat/fedora/centos, then I recommend:
http://www.dementia.org/twiki/bin/view/AFSLore/FedoraAFSInstall

Jason