'nexenta' Category

  • apt.zpool.org Nexenta repository returns

    August 2, 2010

    I have re-established my local Nexenta repository and am making it available to the public. If you are interested in newer versions of Apache, PHP, and Samba compatible with NCP 2.x or 3.x then you’ll want to peruse apt.zpool.org. Some other tidbits include the latest stable BCFG2, a patched gamin package [...]

    posted in nexenta by pds

  • Supercharge your X4500 Thumper with SSDs

    May 13, 2009

    Hybrid storage pools are the new coolest thing in ZFS land and are being pushed commercially with the recent release of Sun’s 7000 series open storage. For various reasons, Sun has only added a supported SSD option to the X4540 Thor systems. This unfortunately doesn’t help those of us wanting to extend our [...]

    posted in nexenta, opensolaris, zfs by pds

  • How to fix a failed apt-clone dist-upgrade on Nexenta unstable

    February 24, 2009

    The current Nexenta NCP 2.0 hardy-unstable repository has some broken bits that prevent a clean apt-clone dist-upgrade from working. A common question on the IRC channel is how to work around this, and I’ve answered it enough times that I thought it best to write up some basic instructions.
    Here’s an example of what happens:

    # [...]

    posted in nexenta, opensolaris by pds

  • My ZFS media server

    December 16, 2008

    Every self-respecting geek has a home media server to store their CD and DVD rips, downloaded TV shows, photos, etc. and I’m no exception. I’ve always found it interesting to see what others put together to fill this void, so I’m returning the favor by showing off my current setup:

    The full components list includes:

    Chenbro [...]

    posted in nexenta, opensolaris, zfs by pds

  • Nexenta and third-party APT repositories

    April 10, 2008

    NexentaOS has come a long way over the last year, and has recently released Nexenta Core Platform 1.0 which is considered stable. In doing so, the developers are providing a minimal core set of well tested packages somewhat akin to Debian’s netinst that can be used for building up servers or entire distributions. [...]

    posted in nexenta by pds

  • Jumpstart Nexenta GNU/OpenSolaris

    February 5, 2007

    Nexenta currently lacks the ability to do automated network based installs via Jumpstart. The recent alpha6 version added KickStart ability, but it’s limited to CD based installs as far as I know. I am in the process of deploying multiple production machines at work and wanted to leverage my existing Jumpstart framework. [...]

    posted in jumpstart, nexenta by pds