On Wed, 2003-01-29 at 11:36, Andy Sy wrote: > > So the question is, when should you use Samba and when > should you use NFS? I've also read about some newer > higher performance alternative network file systems that > are available on Linux. Has anyone tried these out and > what's the verdict? >
i've heard of CODA, but unfortunately i dont have the resources to try it out in a working environment. although CODA is still under development at Carnegie Mellon, i'd say it's one alternative to NFS and Samba that is worth looking at and experimenting on if you have the time and means to do so. although CODA approaches the filesystem concept quite differently with disconnected node operation, transactions (?), which are features mainly for distributed systems. given time i would say that if CODA would mature to be production stable (which i think currently is already the case, but am at a loss for actual links) it might be a very good alternative to NFS or Samba. and if you plan on creating/setting up distributed systems (or clusters ala beowulf) then CODA is the way to go IMHO. just my 2 cents worth. ;) -- -=[mikhail]=- aka Dean Michael C. Berris mobile +63 917 8901959 work +63 49 5680024 _ Philippine Linux Users Group. Web site and archives at http://plug.linux.org.ph To leave: send "unsubscribe" in the body to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fully Searchable Archives With Friendly Web Interface at http://marc.free.net.ph To subscribe to the Linux Newbies' List: send "subscribe" in the body to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
