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Can CODA handle "partial replication"? That is, can it handle having files replicated across only some servers or does it always have to replicate all files across all servers? Let's say I have a system with 100 servers, each serving up files from a large not-heavily-used archive to a local cluster of machines. I have these servers in place already for other purposes; using CODA to make the archive available is just one more benefit. I'd like to be able to say that the files in this archive must exist on at least 3 (for example) servers at any one time, but can be held on more if it is convenient. Such a setting would allow me to make use of the disk space available across all servers (much like a raid) without each server having to replicate everything. Frequently used files would obviously get replicated across many servers (for speed) while infrequently used files would just reside in the minimum number of places. Brian ( bcwhite_at_precidia.com ) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- On the road to success, you can be sure of one thing... there is never a crowd on the extra mile.Received on 2003-02-26 10:59:17