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The Coda HOWTO

Peter Braam `[email protected]` , Robert Baron `[email protected]` , Jan Harkes `[email protected]` , Marc Schnieder `[email protected]` .

v1.01, 16 Jan, 2000

This HOWTO should give you help in running Coda. We try to cover enough detail for you to install, build and run Coda, and also explain how to troubleshoot and prepare useful bug reports.

1. Coda's ingredients

1.1 What is Coda ?
1.2 Getting clued in with the Coda terminology
1.3 Organization of the client
1.4 The server organization

2. Getting Coda

2.1 Linux
2.2 FreeBSD
2.3 NetBSD
2.4 Windows 95
2.5 Windows NT

3. Configuring and starting Coda

3.1 Getting a Coda enabled kernel
3.2 Linux and the BSD's: running Venus, the client cache manager
3.3 Windows 95: Starting and Configuring a Coda client
3.4 Codasrv -- the file server
3.5 Connecting your client to a new Coda server

4. Exploring Coda's features

4.1 Restarting a server
4.2 Getting more volumes
4.3 Adding a user
4.4 Exploring ACL's.
4.5 Monitoring Coda
4.6 Using Coda disconnected and reintegrating.
4.7 Repairing conflicts
4.8 Exploring replication

5. Troubleshooting

5.1 Basic Troubleshooting
5.2 Client Problems
5.3 Server Problems
5.4 Disconnections.
5.5 Advanced Troubleshooting
5.6 Troubleshooting on Windows 95

6. Building Coda

6.1 Building on Linux
6.2 Building on FreeBSD
6.3 Building on NetBSD
6.4 Building a Client on Windows 95
6.5 Building and installing a Coda Server for NT