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To enforce the rules of the file system, the WAFS Agent must monitor access to the set of replicated data and then coordinate that access with all Agents participating in the applicable replication job. The coordination is performed through the WAFS Server. Each Agent communicates with the WAFS Server to ensure proper exclusive and/or shared access to resources.
Additionally, the WAFS Server maintains the master set of replicated data. Agents must communicate with the Server to upload and download changes to that data so that the data at all Agents is current.
When the Agent is running and connected to the WAFS Server, it is performing the “typical” type of replicated data access. During this time, the Agent is capable of performing the optimal set of functions to enforce the rules of the file system. However, certain occurrences can affect the Agent’s ability to provide typical file system behavior, such as when the Agent is shut down or disconnected from the WAFS Server.