Technical Summary
This Internet-Draft introduces the Flex File Layout Type
to extend parallel NFS (pNFS). This layout type allows for
the control protocol to be defined in another I-D or
to be the NFS storage protocol. This I-D details the
interaction of the new layout type with both NFSv4.1
and NFSv4.2 metadata servers. It also introduces
client-side mirroring for the replication of files.
Working Group Summary
The WG had no major issues during the WGLC. The new layout
type is implementable. There are several client and server
implementations already interoperating based on the I-D.
Document Quality
This Internet Draft reviews and clarifies the requirements
for creating a new Layout Type. It uses the three existing
Layout Type specification as case studies to show that the
requirements were issues considered during the creation of
earlier Layout Types. I.e., it captures the relevancy of
the requirements. The content of this document has received
quality feedback and review throughout its life.
Personnel
Spencer Shepler (NFSv4 WG co-chair) is the document shepherd
Spencer Dawkins is the Responsible Area Director.