Re: [Samba] best filesystem choice for samba (was: new user cannot logon)
On Thu, Jul 08, 2004 at 09:26:23AM -0400, Adam Tauno WIlliams wrote: > > I need quotas and would like acls, but most of all want a fast reliable > > system. > > Sounds like XFS. > > > Reports indicate that ext2/3 is particularly slow, especially for long file > > listings and many people > > Yep, also seems to get slower over time and just generally slower when > it starts to get past 50% full. > > > complain have corruption issues with reiser (nut > > maybe that's RedHat only). > > Reiserfs, ick! I'd want a raise before I used that, many horror > stories. I can find horror stories for just about anything, it doesn't mean much. Reiserfs is perfectly stable, well supported and provides excellent performance. If you want quotas and ACLS, then yes, XFS is the way to go However, if you want a filesystem that can do what none other can in regards to huge numbers of small files, ReiserFS is the best choice, at the expense of CPU time. If you prefer unparalled support and long tested stability, then EXT3 is a good choice. It's worth noting that EXT3 is the only FS above that can journal data as well as meta data. (Arguably, this feature likely isn't as useful as one would think, but it's worth considering) -- To unsubscribe from this list go to the following URL and read the instructions: http://lists.samba.org/mailman/listinfo/samba
Re: [Samba] best filesystem choice for samba (was: new user cannot logon)
> The consensus seems to be XFS but I'm not sure how proven this filesystem is > (I know SGI have used it since Irix 6.5 but that's a different OS). Been using it for years under Linux 2.4.x, and now 2.6.x, never had a lick of trouble. > I need quotas and would like acls, but most of all want a fast reliable > system. Sounds like XFS. > Reports indicate that ext2/3 is particularly slow, especially for long file > listings and many people Yep, also seems to get slower over time and just generally slower when it starts to get past 50% full. > complain have corruption issues with reiser (nut > maybe that's RedHat only). Reiserfs, ick! I'd want a raise before I used that, many horror stories. -- To unsubscribe from this list go to the following URL and read the instructions: http://lists.samba.org/mailman/listinfo/samba
Re. : [Samba] best filesystem choice for samba (was: new user cannot logon)
Hi, My Samba server is a PDc and file server. I use XFS for data with ACL and data & OS are on a RAID 5 structure disk. No problem for speed acces. Stéphane Purnelle --- Stéphane PURNELLE [EMAIL PROTECTED] Service Informatique Corman S.A. Tel : 00 32 087/342467 |-+-> | | "Simon Oliver" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> | | | Envoyé par : | | | [EMAIL PROTECTED]| | | s.samba.org | | | | | | | | | 08/07/2004 15:05 | | | | |-+-> >---| | | |Pour : <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> | |cc : | |Objet : [Samba] best filesystem choice for samba (was: new user cannot logon) | >---| I am setting up a Samba server and am uncertain as to which filesystem to choose. The consensus seems to be XFS but I'm not sure how proven this filesystem is (I know SGI have used it since Irix 6.5 but that's a different OS). I want the filesystem to be available via both CIFS and NFS. I need quotas and would like acls, but most of all want a fast reliable system. Reports indicate that ext2/3 is particularly slow, especially for long file listings and many people complain have corruption issues with reiser (nut maybe that's RedHat only). Recently, someone even suggested using VFAT! I'd like to hear your thoughts and experiences with the various filesystems, especially with regard to using them with Samba and/or NFS. P.s. The filesystem will be on hardware RAID5, with a hardware RAID1 root filesystem. I've heard that it makes sense to place the log file on the RAID1 partition - I carried out some simple tests but couldn't detect any difference in performance with XFS no matter where the log file is. -- Simon Oliver -- To unsubscribe from this list go to the following URL and read the instructions: http://lists.samba.org/mailman/listinfo/samba -- To unsubscribe from this list go to the following URL and read the instructions: http://lists.samba.org/mailman/listinfo/samba
