[SLE] Which network file sytem is best?
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Of the various file system types available on Linux from SuSe 9.1 distribution (ext2, ext3, reiserfs, and others), which one is the most generally useful and why would I pick one over another?
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Ted Hilts wrote:
Of the various file system types available on Linux from SuSe 9.1 distribution (ext2, ext3, reiserfs, and others), which one is the most generally useful and why would I pick one over another?
First of all, none of those file systems you list are network filesystems. Network file systems are eg. NFS, AFS, Coda, Intermezzo, Samba and others. If you need a network filesystem, the choice depends (as always) on your needs. Each file system type has distinct advantages and disadvantages. For simple non-Windows general use, I would probably pick NFS. If you need to share with Windows-boxes, Samba is probably the right choice. HTH. /Per Jessen, Zurich -- Let your spam stop here - http://www.spamchek.com
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Per Jessen Sorry for the confusion. I gave the example I gave because I wanted to know which of these examples or others not included would provide the most desireable disk format. Thinking back, I should not have used the expression Network File System when I meant disk format type. Sorry for the confusion, perhaps you will address the question of disk formatting which is my real concern. I presently use NFS, SAMBA, and MS file systems. Sorry again for the confusion and the slow reply. I am slow responding to my email because I now take somewhat exotic steps beyond just virus detection to escape the penetration into my system of virus attacks. Per Jessen wrote:
Ted Hilts wrote:
Of the various file system types available on Linux from SuSe 9.1 distribution (ext2, ext3, reiserfs, and others), which one is the most generally useful and why would I pick one over another?
First of all, none of those file systems you list are network filesystems. Network file systems are eg. NFS, AFS, Coda, Intermezzo, Samba and others. If you need a network filesystem, the choice depends (as always) on your needs. Each file system type has distinct advantages and disadvantages. For simple non-Windows general use, I would probably pick NFS. If you need to share with Windows-boxes, Samba is probably the right choice.
HTH. /Per Jessen, Zurich
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The Friday 2004-09-10 at 10:21 -0600, Ted Hilts wrote:
Sorry for the confusion. I gave the example I gave because I wanted to know which of these examples or others not included would provide the most desireable disk format. Thinking back, I should not have used the expression Network File System when I meant disk format type. Sorry for the confusion, perhaps you will address the question of disk formatting which is my real concern. I presently use NFS, SAMBA, and MS file systems. Sorry again for the confusion and the slow reply. I am slow responding to my email because I now take somewhat exotic steps beyond just virus detection to escape the penetration into my system of virus attacks.
You are adding to the confusion. You say you are interested in disks formats, and mention nfs, and samba: both are network file systems, not disks formats. Then you throw "MS file systems" on the same bag. What, Fat, ntfs? I recommend you read the SuSE manuals (paper or electronic). There is a chapter explaining the differences and advantages of each filesystem (disk format) available in Linux. -- Cheers, Carlos Robinson
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Carlos E. R.
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Per Jessen
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Ted Hilts