Denis Croombs wrote: > I want to build 2 servers (both running samba) to provide file storage to 2 > offices (approx 100 miles apart, linked via DSL) but all data writen to 1 > server must also be saved to the other server. > Both servers would also allow users to access the data via a VPN thus > allowing 1 office with a failed server to access the other server via the > vpn and still see the data from both offices. > I currently have 1 server working but we want to add the second office to > the system. (Currently 1 office has 10 users and the second office has 1 > user connected via VPN ) but the second office will have 20 within 12 months > and the first will have 35 soon )) > > Has anyone done anything like this ? > > I am currently reading & unpicking http://www.linux-ha.org/ to see what that > gives me. > > Any clues/comments very welcome, even if you think I am mad ! > > Thanks > > Denis I'd take a look at drbd (www.drbd.org) while you're reading on heartbeat. I use it for web servers, but I'm not sure if it would be suitable for file servers. -- Ugo -> Please don't send a copy of your reply by e-mail. I read the list. -> Please avoid top-posting, long signatures and HTML, and cut the irrelevant parts in your replies.