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diff --git a/network/open-isns/README b/network/open-isns/README new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..6b5bfa57ea --- /dev/null +++ b/network/open-isns/README @@ -0,0 +1,27 @@ +This is a partial implementation of iSNS, according to RFC4171. + +The distribution comprises + +isnsd +This is the iSNS server, supporting persistent storage +of registrations in a file based database. + +isnsadm +A command line utility for querying the iSNS database, +and for registering/deregistering nodes and portals + +isnsdd +An iSNS Discovery Daemon, which is still very much work +in progress. The daemon is supposed to handle all the +bit banging and server communications required to register +a node, its portals, and to maintain the registration. +It is also supposed to use the iSNS State Change Notification +framework to learn of new targets or initiators coming online, +and inform local services (such as the iSCSI initiator daemon) +about these changes. + +NOTE +Due to a static library dependency this Slackbuild is required to +compile the Linux Open-iSCSI Initiator (open-iscsi). It is not required +to run the initiator, therefore it does not need to be installed unless +you intend to use any of the ISNS components on your network. |