EOF of Cache FileSystem (cachefs) [PSARC/2008/478 FastTrack timeout 08/04/2008]

[Darren J Moffat]

Daniel Hain wrote:
> I've been informed that the project team has an Aug 6 deadline for 
> providing EOF materials to Marketing and Docs, pending resolution of 
> this case (timeout on 8/4).  I would like to summarize where I think  we 
> are so that the project team can address any issues between now and when 
> the case times out.
> 
> Issue: Client side caching in our NFSv4:  how this gap will be filled, 
> or why it isn't necessary.  There has been some discussion about 
> migrating to NFSv4+ZFS, but it was unclear as to whether that was 
> sufficient.
> 
> Issue: Provide a local persistent cache feature, or commitment to do 
> so.  Some good discussion of why such a feature would be nice, but it 
> was not clear if this was a requirement for moving forward with the EOF.

I think this case needs a formal opinion.  I'm derailing it an will 
happily provide the opinion text (as either majority or minority).

Do other ARC members wish to vote now or when they see a draft opinion ?

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Darren J Moffat