Michael Fox wrote:
On 2/17/06, Ben Donohue <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I have a linux server that is sharing files using smb to windows boxes.
If I wanted to now have linux workstations accessing the same data on
the linux box, is it better to stick with smb for linux as in smbclient
or is there a better way?
NFS
So that UID/GID security can be retained between linux boxes on the
exported filesystems.
Try AFS (www.openafs.org).
Why use AFS? Benefits: ACLs, Quota and easy management with rock-solid
security. Has de-facto global FS thru VPN if you so require.
As you probably know, getting ACLs and Quota using a Linux server is a pain
as all sorts of weird utils and kernel patches are involved. Not good
for people maintaining the production lines. This is a piece of cake
with AFS.
AFS can handle Samba thru translators, if you really need it. But why
would you ?
Hope this helps.
O Plameras
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