John Dennis wrote: > On Fri, 2006-06-30 at 13:59 -0600, Richard Megginson wrote: > >> In order to be more linux friendly, we are currently considering >> changing the layout from having everything under /opt/fedora-ds to >> putting files in their FHS specific paths. The details are here - >> http://directory.fedora.redhat.com/wiki/FHS_Packaging >> >> I've heard some pretty strong opinions for both moving to this and >> sticking to the current packaging model. I'd like to open this debate >> up to the wider audience. >> > > I think it's a good idea to move to an FHS layout, not only will this > make directory server fit in with the rest of our packages but it will > also aid in SELinux policy which makes strong assumptions about location > in FHS directories. > What if we ship our own SELinux policy with Fedora DS? > I did a very cursory review of the layout and right off the top of my > head it looks pretty good. I'm not entirely certain the slapd instance > should be located under /var/lib but that might be nit. > I couldn't figure out what other place would be appropriate for dynamic files like databases, backups, and dynamic config. Note that openldap uses /var/lib/ldap. > A good way to get lots of eyeballs to review the layout is to submit the > RPM for review. > Once we have an RPM . . . we're not there yet . . . step by step, inch by inch . . . -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: smime.p7s Type: application/x-pkcs7-signature Size: 3178 bytes Desc: S/MIME Cryptographic Signature Url : http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/389-users/attachments/20060630/0123f4b2/attachment.bin
