Sine Nomine Associates pre-release OpenAFS package for macOS Big Sur

Mon, 01/04/2021 - 10:58 By emziemer

As part of the ongoing efforts to import security and reliability of macOS, Apple has asked developers to transition products from Kernel Extensions to System Extensions. System Extensions allow software to extend the functionality of macOS without requiring kernel level access. In order to accommodate macOS Big Sur, as well as to position OpenAFS for future versions of macOS, Sine Nomine migrated network operations out of the OpenAFS kernel extension and has contributed the code changes to the OpenAFS open source project.

OpenAFS Testimonial - Major U.S. Public University

Over our multi-year association with Sine Nomine, we have been impressed with the level of intricate knowledge support staff has had into our specialized product needs (particularly AFS). The responsiveness of the support staff and project management at Sine Nomine has been faster and more thorough than the majority of our other service contracts. We think of Sine Nomine as a critical partner in keeping our infrastructure stable and functioning and would encourage other organizations into seriously considering them for their support needs.

OpenAFS - Major Computer Chip Manufacturer

For many years, our organization has used AFS to store and distribute critical design and operation information across a geographically diverse team of engineers and technicians. In 2007, a strategic decision was made to evaluate our use of Transarc AFS, and consider the future of our distributed file system needs. We called upon Sine Nomine Associates to assist us in our transition planning. Sine Nomine Associates provided us with the plan and expertise to migrate our extensive Transarc AFS environment to OpenAFS. This service was professional, informative and complete.

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