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File Systems

• The POSIX I/O Functions
• NetDRV
  • Basics
  • Configuring for FTP
  • Configuring for RSH
  • Creating Additional Network Mounts
• Raw File System
• MemDRV Memory File System
• DosFS
  • Basics
  • RamDRV
  • Floppy Discs
  • Hard Discs
  • Compact Flash Discs
• TFFS
• NFS
• ISO 9660 (CDROM File System)
• CIFS / SMB

The POSIX I/O Functions

• Basic I/O operations (open/close/read/write)
• The ioctl() function
• Directory handling functions
• Symbolic links in VxWorks

NetDRV

Basics

• How it works
• Limitations on use
• Alternatives

Configuring for FTP

• Example

Configuring for RSH

• Example

Creating Additional Network Mounts

• Example

Raw File System

MemDRV Memory File System

• Creating on the host
• Linking into the operating system
• Mounting and using
• Limitations

DosFS

Basics

• Configuring
• DOS FS 1 vs DOS FS 2
• Caching
• Long filename support

RamDRV

• Creating a RAM disc
• Preserving content over soft reboot

Floppy Discs

• Mounting
• Formatting
• Handling ejection
• Booting from floppy disk

Hard Discs

• Mounting automatically
• Partitioning & Formatting
• Booting from a hard disc
• Interchangability with Windows boxes

Compact Flash Discs

TFFS

• Configuring for "soldered" flash
• Configuring for flash cards (?)
• Sharing the flash with the kernel
• Booting from TFFS

NFS

• Pointer to networking section

ISO 9660 (CDROM File System)

• Limitations
• Obtaining the ATAPI driver

CIFS / SMB

• Pointer to WindLink partner products

-- JohnGordon - 03 Apr 2003