Managing CDS

· Managing the namespace

- Oversee the creation of new directories and assign names according to a standard, or enforce established guidelines in the assigning of names. (Beyond a certain level in the directory hierarchy, you can delegate the responsibility of creating and maintaining directories. You need to keep track of the new directories being created to make sure they are appropriately replicated.)

- Determine the default access control policy.

- Administer and enforce the established access control policy for directories and entries.

- Determine where and when new replicas of a directory are necessary.

- Create soft links for objects that change locations or for objects that need to be renamed. An object is a resource, such as a disk, an application, or a node, that is given a CDS name. A name plus its attributes make up an object entry. A soft link is a pointer that provides an alternate name for an object entry.

- Publicize and encourage the use of the new names so that eventually the soft links can be deleted.

- Solve or direct the resolution of problems involving multiple CDS servers.

· Managing CDS servers

- Manage access control on directories and objects, and monitor the size and usage of directories in the server's clearinghouse. Create new directories, possibly with the namespace administrator, when necessary.

- Create new objects in directories or oversee their creation. (Beyond a certain level in the directory hierarchy, you also can delegate the responsibility of maintaining directories and the objects in them.)

- Add new administrators to the cds-admin security group.

The OSF DCE Administration Guide - Core Components provide detailed information about how to perform these tasks.