[OpenAFS] OpenAFS guide

Ryan Nix ryan.nix@gmail.com
Sat, 17 Dec 2011 09:06:44 -0600


Definitely not a requirement.  Basically, the objective is to use AFS
as an automatic backup of the users home directory.

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On Dec 16, 2011, at 11:24 PM, Jason Edgecombe <jason@rampaginggeek.com> wrote:

> On 12/15/2011 11:22 PM, Ryan Nix wrote:
>> Hi All,
>>
>> Is there any chance that someone could post a step-by-step guide on
>> something like Howtoforge.com?
>>
>> I'm really intrigued by AFS and would like to use it, but it seems like it
>> might be a lot of work to get going and in the end AFS might not be the
>> right tool for the job.
>>
>> Basically, I would love to implement something similar to Dropbox but would
>> sync a user's entire home directory.  We're mostly a Mac environment but
>> Apple's own Portable Home Directory solution is kind of lousy.
>>
>> Sincerely,
>>
>> Ryan
>>
> Is a web interface a must-have requirement?
>
> I suggest just having home directories in AFS and avoid syncing. Is that acceptable?
>
> Jason