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

[Garrett D'Amore]

Daniel Hain wrote:
> Darren J Moffat wrote:
>> 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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> I saw 2 votes to approve (Darren and Garrett, thank you) after the 
> derail.  How many do we need to allow the project team to continue 
> with the EOF process?

I think we need at least a quorum of voters  (is that 4 now?) to 
respond, and a majority of those who've responded.

I suspect you'll have a final answer after tomorrow's meeting.

    -- Garrett
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