Veritas Storage Foundation and Veritas Cluster Server 5.1 are now available to customers. Below are a few key areas of innovation that you can expect in version 5.1:
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Zero reboot install and zero reboot upgrade to version 5.1:
• Rolling upgrades for Storage Foundation, Cluster File System, Veritas Cluster Server and Storage Foundation for RAC clusters
• Smaller host footprint with a 70% reduction in the number of packages for the full distribution
• Removing the need for license keys to enable product functionality. To learn more, visit the keyless licensing blog and the keyless licensing video.
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Fully automated Solid State Drive (SSD) optimization:
• Automated discovery of SSD devices from leading vendors
• Support of multi-tier file systems, supported by a mix of SSD and HDD
• Transparent optimization of data placement on SSD
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Continued focus on enabling a full Thin Provisioning ecosystem:
• Thin reclamation support across a broad range of leading array vendors
• SmartMove over any distance with Veritas Volume Replicator
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Support for Oracle 11gR2 RAC:
• Certification by Oracle on Linux
Resources:
Documentation:
5.1 product Release Notes and Installation documentation on Doc Central: http://sfdoccentral.symantec.com/index.html
Late Breaking News Technotes:
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Solaris: http://entsupport.symantec.com/docs/334829
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Linux: http://entsupport.symantec.com/docs/335001
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AIX: http://entsupport.symantec.com/docs/334998
** Please read the Tech Alerts prior to upgrading**
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