[TriLUG] clustered FS

[Andrew Ball]

I did have several issues with ocfs2, but it is rapidly maturing, and I'd be
happy to
describe the issues, point out why ocfs2 is interesting, and direct you to
folks who
can help.

I don't think GPFS costs a whole lot, but don't know either.

Peace,
Andrew

On 10/24/07, David Fox <dwf1205 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> I also use GPFS. It's absolutely great - no issues whatsoever. Setup is
> next to impossible to mess up. Being that I work inside of IBM, I didn't
> have to pay for a license, so I am not sure how much $$$ it will set you
> back. However, I can say that it performs flawlessly, and I haven't had
> a single issue with it.
>
> I'm not sure exactly what your needs are, but I'd really consider GPFS
> if I were you. And, yes, I did try out GFS but it didn't quite fit the
> bill one might say.
>
> Later,
> David
>
> On Tue, 2007-10-23 at 18:48 -0400, Andrew Ball wrote:
> > I have heard second-hand good things about GPFS.  I don't work for IBM
> > anymore.
> >
> > Peace,
> > Andrew
> >
> > On 10/23/07, Magnus <magnus at trilug.org> wrote:
> > >
> > > Shawn Hood wrote:
> > > > I am evaluating clustered file systems (eg. GFS, Lustre).  I am
> > > wondering if
> > > > anyone on the list has any experience with either of these or
> others,
> > > and am
> > > > interested in hearing your opinions.
> > >
> > > It would be a mistake to not consider GPFS in your review.  It's
> working
> > > out well in my department.
> > >
> > > (Full disclosure: I work for the same company that makes GPFS, totally
> > > different organization within that company though.  But I was under no
> > > pressure to use it.  It was just the right tool for the job.)
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