AFS: Other Improvements
Explore the improvements made in the Andrew File System such as its true global namespace, enhanced security with user authentication, flexible user-managed access control, and advanced tools that ease server management. This lesson helps you understand how AFS enhances file consistency, security, and usability compared to other distributed file systems.
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Like we saw with the introduction of Berkeley FFS (which added symbolic links and a number of other features), the designers of AFS took the opportunity when building their system to add a number of features that made the system easier to use and manage. For ...