[Samba] Transparent File Caching

[Ryan Whelan]

This is not really a samba question, but if anyone would know that answer,
it would be this group. :) Are there any Open Source projects that offer
network file caching for SMB/CIFS? Something like what Squid does for HTTP.

If not, do you think it would be difficult to position Samba into such a
role? We are going to use Cisco WAAS for branch locations, but I think the
cache in the devices may not be enough for some locations.

Food for thought if nothing else :)

[Jeremy Allison]

Post by Ryan Whelan
This is not really a samba question, but if anyone would know that answer,
it would be this group. :) Are there any Open Source projects that offer
network file caching for SMB/CIFS? Something like what Squid does for HTTP.
If not, do you think it would be difficult to position Samba into such a
role? We are going to use Cisco WAAS for branch locations, but I think the
cache in the devices may not be enough for some locations.
Food for thought if nothing else :)

Samba code could be repurposed for that role, but it
would require quite a bit of thought. I think it's a
good idea, but don't have the bandwidth to do it.

Jeremy.