I was a very happy AFS admin until changing jobs about 13 years ago. Now, I
have been asked to evaluate AFS as a possible solution to our need for central
filesystem functionality at Cornell. Here are my experiences so far. Comments
and suggestions are welcome.
-Rick
Documentation issues (setting up server functionality):
Should mention krb.conf:
http://docs.openafs.org/QuickStartUnix/ch02s14.html
Should mention /usr/vice/etc/krb.conf:
http://docs.openafs.org/Reference/5/krb.conf.html
"asetkey" command is missing "add":
http://docs.openafs.org/QuickStartUnix/ch02s14.html
There are no useful descriptions of the AFSDB and SRV record techniques in
either the "QuickStart" or "Reference" documentation.
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Client issues
Windows client
* Windows 7 client (1.5.74) has authentication issues
* Windows 7 client (1.5.74) running in a NATed VirtualBox instance cannot
map a drive letter to "\\AFS".
* Windows 7 client (1.5.7401) running in a NATed VirtualBox instance cannot
access any cell other than openafs.org.
* Windows 7 client works OK in 32-bit "bridged" VirtualBox instance.
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MacOS client (both 1.4.12 and 1.5.73)
* There is no uninstaller.
* If the installation requires a restart (which it says it does), then it
should force a restart.
Kernel panic
To reproduce:
1. In the System Preferences OpenAfs panel, click Shutdown. Nothing happens.
2. Any additional action (click Shutdown again or restart MacOS) causes a
panic.
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Linux works fine (of course).
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