FrenchSitesInputtoTEGOp
Sommaire
Input provided by french sites
Input for WG4 - WG 5
Scope
- Middleware operational requirements
- Example topics: log files, error messages, manageability, robustness, system requirements, documentation
- Service and middleware configuration
- Example topics: puppet, quattor, yaim...
- Service and middleware deployment
- Example topics: Packaging, upgrade paths, release schedules, rollout policy
- Middleware distribution
- Example topics: Distros - EMI, EPEL, UMD, OSG, repositories, OS support, source availability
What is in use currently and works well?
- Quattor (FC)
Top problems
- Too many information on logfiles or finding the good information on log file is too hard (IN2P3-LAPP)
What takes the most effort?
- Middelware dependency understanding (IN2P3-LAPP)
What can be improved about operational procedures?
- A clear and single channel to announce a new release and documentation (IN2P3-LAPP)
What can be dropped?
Strategic directions you would like to recommend
- Middelware compatibilities with the larger set of technical constraints (yaim/quattor, NAS/SAN storage infrastructure,...) (IN2P3-LAPP)
Other comments
- Aware of EGI stage rollout procedure ? (FC)
- A clear statement regarding "EGI staged rollout procedures" is required from WLCG. (FC)
