I've heard mention that delegated datasets and "reprovisioning" (by this I mean re-creating the zone with a new template, but the same delegated dataset) are the "way of the future" -- or at least a good way to handle upgrades in the long term. It makes good sense to me, and I've already been taking steps to use it, developing internal templates that keep all their individualised data on the delegated zfs, and when a new zone starts up, checking for its presence and using it if already available.
However, there's no way to use delegated datasets from the SDC CloudAPI at the moment, and when I asked on IRC, the only answer I got was that there are no plans to change this. If I want to use delegated datasets and SDC in the near future then, it seems my only option is to write services that talk directly to VMAPI, which as I understand it is considered unstable. So I have two questions: how unstable is "unstable" with regards to VMAPI in SDC7? I note the ops portal seems to have support for it already.. does that mean it's less likely to change? And secondly, are there any dissenting opinions about the utility of delegated datasets that might be interesting to hear? Are there concerns / problems with it that are the reason why this feature has not progressed, or is it just a case of manpower being directed elsewhere? ------------------------------------------- smartos-discuss Archives: https://www.listbox.com/member/archive/184463/=now RSS Feed: https://www.listbox.com/member/archive/rss/184463/25769125-55cfbc00 Modify Your Subscription: https://www.listbox.com/member/?member_id=25769125&id_secret=25769125-7688e9fb Powered by Listbox: http://www.listbox.com
