SWAPGEN has option to use a previously defined VDISK (in the directory). I
requested
and use this option because I would rather control the VDISK sizes in the
directory
instead of having PROFILE EXEC or PROFILE exceptions for each Linux virtual
machine.
Rob van der Heij wrote:
On Fri, Jan 16, 2009 at 1:41 AM, Scott Rohling <scott.rohl...@gmail.com> wrote:
That works too - but the down side is little individual PROFILE execs with
duplicated logic across them. I know disk space is cheap -- but I look at
every individual, unique EXEC as something that must be maintained and
worried about... So I tend to lean towards control files and common code
that uses those files. Again: <shrug> ;-)
The downside of this flexibility is that you don't enforce or control
it. Typically, when the virtual machine can issue the relevant
commands during the PROFILE EXEC, it will also be able to issue a lot
of other commands that you do not need (mistakes, misconduct, or maybe
a compromised root account).
If you want to be able to define the VDISK out of the PROFILE EXEC,
you must set the USRLIM high enough to allow the largest requirement.
That would allow any Linux server to acquire that amount; something
you may not be prepared for. When the VDISK is defined by an MDISK
statement in the directory, it bypasses that check and you can enforce
a per-user maximum.
Rob
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