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This report provides insights into L.Schimmer's OpenAFS site setup with Debian Linux servers, Windows XP SP3 clients, and various workstations. Details include server specifications, hardware upgrades, client setups, and encountered issues.
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L.Schimmer OpenAFS Site Report CGV
L.Schimmer Size • 50 user, 20 active • Debianlinux server db/fs • Windows XP Sp3 clients mostly • 2-5 debian/grml workstations • DAVE linux clients • HeyeWall win/linuxdualboot
L.Schimmer Size • 3 db/ 3 fileserver local • 1 fileserver in germany (readonlycopys only) • Each fs SATA RAID5 1 to 2 TB • Right now 5 TB in use (with only 20 users) • New hardware arrived last week: • VMWare ESX server • iSCSI storage 30TB SATA
L.Schimmer Client setup • Linux clients home in AFS space • Windows profiles in AFS space, started with whole profile in one volume, now switching to offline folder redirection • Obtaining ticket/tokens while login
L.Schimmer problems • Max numbers of files/dir • Max 22 chars per volume name • Linux: login gdm/KDM • Windows: getting tokens sometimes takes time • User profiles slow • Some files not storeable (Skype dbb files e.g.) • Context menu blocks system on some users • Out of quota with redirected folder is a problem