Zumastor iStorage enhances Linux with enterprise-level storage capabilities including advanced snapshots and remote replication.
- Point-in-time Snapshots
- Adds snapshotting to any Linux filesystem without having to reformat (ext3, xfs, reiser, etc)
- Near-zero-cost, atomic block-device snapshots
- Copy-on-write, sharing common data between multiple snapshots
- Performance doesn't degrade with multiple snapshots
- Provided through the ddsnap kernel driver and userspace ddsnap_server daemon
- Remote replication
- Transmits delta between snapshots
- Optional zlib (gzip) compression
- Optional xdelta binary difference compression (experimental)
- Simple command-line interface - zumastor script
- Integration with kerberized NFS kernel server to support exporting a replicated volume with snapshot rollover.
The latest release of Zumastor features several bug fixes, including the resolution of replication issues between x86 and x86_64 hosts. The update also comes with experimental native Hardy packages.
In summary, Zumastor offers compelling features that enhance the existing Linux file system, such as point-in-time snapshots and remote replication. Its simplicity and compatibility with several file systems make it a go-to software for storage projects. Its ability to handle multiple snapshots without affecting performance further adds to its allure. The latest update adds more stability and compatibility to the software, providing users with better user experience.
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