Autodir offers a simple and effective means to create directories like home directories in a transparent manner. It relies on the autofs protocol for its operation.
This document explains how to create directories on demand using Autodir in a transparent way to the applications. This document also explains using the transparent backup feature that is possible with Autodir, without system downtime for backup purpose; this applies for all directories managed by Autodir.
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The latest version of this HOWTO will be made available from http://www.intraperson.com/autodir/.
In this document, I have the pleasure of acknowledging for language and technical review work:
Rahul Sundaram<rahulsundaram@yahoo.co.in>
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