Without fixing the integer ID problem, I'd vote for reserving some bits for zone ID. I don't like the idea assigning ranges to zones. But I think the right answer is to fix the integer ID problem.
On Mar 22, 2011, at 11:28 AM, Ed Leafe wrote: > On Mar 22, 2011, at 1:45 PM, Jon Slenk wrote: > >> if the schema cannot be changed (which might be worth reconsidering >> since it seems to be a bit of a root cause of trouble) then maybe you >> have to reserve the last 4 or 5 digits of the id to be the zone id, >> and then autoincrement on top of that? on the assumption that there >> would be a limit of 9999 or 99999 zones ever. > > Just to be clear: I would not have been in favor of using integer IDs. > However, this was discussed and settled before I was actively involved in the > OpenStack code, so I didn't want to have this devolve into a resurrection of > what had already been decided. If someone wants to restart that discussion, > I'd certainly be interested, but that's not what I'm looking for in this > thread. > > The question before us is: given integer IDs, what is the best way to > handle the added complexity of multiple zones? > > > -- Ed Leafe > > > > Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message (including any attached or > embedded documents) is intended for the exclusive and confidential use of the > individual or entity to which this message is addressed, and unless otherwise > expressly indicated, is confidential and privileged information of Rackspace. > Any dissemination, distribution or copying of the enclosed material is > prohibited. > If you receive this transmission in error, please notify us immediately by > e-mail > at ab...@rackspace.com, and delete the original message. > Your cooperation is appreciated. > > > _______________________________________________ > Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~openstack > Post to : openstack@lists.launchpad.net > Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~openstack > More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp _______________________________________________ Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~openstack Post to : openstack@lists.launchpad.net Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~openstack More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp
