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Re: [PLUG] Creating a large, multiple device read-only file system
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> Date: Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:07:04 -0400
> From: "K.S. Bhaskar" <bhaskar@bhaskars.com>
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> I realize that I can create a medium size read only file system on a DVD.
> Performance is not a concern because the OS buffer cache will keep
> frequently used bits in memory. But what if I want to create a truly giant
> file system. Can I take 20 5GB DVDs and create a multiple device / logical
> volume that gives me a 100GB read-only file system? Any pointers are
> appreciated. Thank you very much, in advance.
OK, maybe I am missing a point, but why can't you just create a
{whatever} device, then mount it read-only?
Do you not have control over the client side?
How about creating a giant ISO fs file that can be mounted via loop-back?
How about marking everything on the volume immutable?
If possible, I like the hardware read-only switch (I see that on SD
cards too). But that prevents someone from flicking it back to write?
Maybe moot, since it looks like you are going with a bunch-o-cheap-drives...
JP
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