[OpenAFS-Doc] PR Pamphlet

[Jason Edgecombe]

Esther Filderman wrote:
> On 8/13/07, Jeffrey Altman <jaltman@columbia.edu> wrote:
>
>   
>> Lars has the right idea.  Avoid the use of negatives.  Explain how AFS
>> can supplement existing file system deployments.  Highlight AFS'
>> strengths by describing three or four deployment scenarios that AFS
>> excels at.
>>     
>
> Agreed.
>
>   
>> * Federated WAN access to read-write data from heterogeneous clients
>> (Windows, MacOS X, Linux, Solaris, HP-UX, AIX, BSD, ...) for the purpose
>> of collaboration.
>>     
>
> oooh, collaboration is a good buzzword.
>
>   
>> * Dynamic demand driven content distribution to web servers via the use
>> of the AFS client's cache.
>>     
>
> another good one
>
>   
>> * The use of @sys and mount points to read only volumes to distribute
>> platform specific content and deploy new versions without disturbing
>> running applications.  (use new volumes for each software release)
>>     
>
> Oh yeah, software releasing!
>
>   
>> and don't forget to mention somewhere:
>>
>> * The ability to use volume management to complete planned system
>> maintenance without incurring downtime for end users.
>>     
>
> That one I already have.
>
> thanks!
>   
hmmm, it comes with an integrated backup system?

Jason