[OpenAFS] Re: Getting started with OpenAFS
Jason Edgecombe
jason@rampaginggeek.com
Mon, 03 May 2010 20:39:10 -0400
Mike Pliskin wrote:
> I don't feel qualified to write a tutorial on something I have exactly zero experience with :), but some my comments:
> - Andrew's pointers to a typical AFS folder structure are really helpful
> - the note about AlwaysAttach file is helpful as well, and the current doc says you need a special partition while Andrew's note explains you don't need it - a very important aspect I believe
>
> Additionally, some general notes:
> - more real-life scenarios to cover - i.e. some typical tasks and how you'd solve it with afs
> - which version to choose? 1.4 or 1.5?
> - some very basic intro into afs world - structure, distributions, versions, installation, authentication etc. There is a Getting Started doc now, but it's probably too technical. For instance, it talks about bringing AFS login into Linux but I have no idea yet what AFS login is..
>
> Just my 2 cents...
>
Hi Mike,
You are perfectly qualified to point out what's missing and what's
needed. I think some of this should be on the web site :)
Jason