Global Namespace
File virtualization technology based on global namespaces (GNSs) is used to solve problems encountered by file management.
What Is a GNS?
A GNS converges file systems scattered on different storage systems to a virtual root directory /, providing a unified logical view and simplifying file access and management. Figure 1-1 shows the typical structure of a GNS. The top of a GNS is a virtual root directory, which is represented by a slash (/).
What Are the Benefits of GNSs?
GNS is the core of file virtualization technology. Similar to Domain Name System (DNS) which enables users to visit websites without memorizing IP addresses, a GNS enables clients to directly access files without knowing their locations. A GNS adopts a unified logical view for file management. Users can create their own file folders or access authorized file folders.
NFS GNS Management
- For details about creating an NFS GNS share, see Creating an NFS Share.
- For details about accessing an NFS GNS share, see Accessing an NFS Share.
- For details about an NFS GNS share configuration example, see NFS GNS Share Configuration Example.
CIFS GNS Management
- For details about creating a CIFS GNS share, see Creating a CIFS share.
- For details about accessing a CIFS GNS share, see Accessing a CIFS Share.
- For details about a CIFS GNS share configuration example, see CIFS GNS Share Configuration Example.
