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AFS


AFS Client installation

The Computing and Network Service usually installs AFS client on the following platforms:

  • On Linux systems, the Open Source version OpenAFS is installed
  • Windows operating systems (italian version only, internal access or via VPN)
  • MacOS (italian version only, internal access or via VPN)

Instructions for users

What is AFS

  • AFS (Andrew File System) is a distributed file system that allows file sharing over the network.
  • Access is regulated through a kerberos authentication system and ACL (Access Control List) on files.
  • Authentication is distributed between Bologna and national INFN servers.

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