mirrors

[Thorsten Leemhuis]

On 20.08.2008 13:38, Wilson, Tirian (IP Telephony) wrote:
> Good Morning, I created the directory on our mirror server and added
> it to the mirror list, but it is not populated because rsync still
> seems to be down.  However, I do have a question: when the rsync
> server comes back up, how would you like us to throttle rsync, and
> when would you like us to do the rsync? 

I'd say it doesn't matter much. But:

> We would prefer to run the
> sync around 10:00 GMT (6 AM EST) because that is when our inbound
> traffic is the slowest, but we could run it anytime.

I for now would prefer if mirrors could sync more then once a day, as 
mirrors that update seldom will make the problem described in
https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-devel-list/2008-August/msg00041.html
worse.

CU
knurd

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> [mailto:rpmfusion-developers-bounces at lists.rpmfusion.org] On Behalf
> Of Thorsten Leemhuis Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2008 2:35 PM To: RPM
> Fusion developers discussion list Subject: mirrors
> 
> Hi!
> 
> A few people offered to become a mirror. That's great! Everyone
> normally can create a mirror, as the rsync access to the master repo
> normally is public ( rsync://download1.rpmfusion.org ). the rsync
> server is just down right now :-/ Hopefully it's available again
> soon.
> 
> So if you would like to become a official mirror then I'd say this is
>  the best way forward:
> 
> - create a mirror - add the mirror URL and a contact email to
> http://rpmfusion.org/Mirrors
> 
> Once we set up a rough mirrorlist (see 
> https://bugzilla.rpmfusion.org/show_bug.cgi?id=40 ) or a
> MirrorManager we'll add your mirror or get in touch with you for
> further details.
> 
> Does that sound like a plan for now?
> 
> Cu knurd