
SIOS Technology announced the immediate release of SIOS LifeKeeper for Linux version 9.9.0.
This latest version introduces advanced DR features, including synchronous and asynchronous data mirroring, intelligent failover mechanisms, enhanced security management, expanded language support, and additional Linux operating system compatibility.
“Our latest release offers the flexibility to tailor HA replication strategies to meet specific needs while automating failover and ensuring reliable restoration processes,” said Masahiro Arai, COO of SIOS Technology. “By eliminating complex manual steps, we ensure faster recovery times and maintain data consistency across all environments, saving both time and reducing the potential for human error.”
Key Features of SIOS LifeKeeper for Linux 9.9.0, include:
■ Advanced Disaster Recovery Protection:
- Fully automated failover to DR nodes across different AWS regions or availability zones via WAN.
- Flexibility to create both synchronous and asynchronous replication for geographically separated DR sites.
- Automatic failover with no need for time-consuming data resynchronization.
- Subscription add-on available to optimize DR performance and data integrity based on application-specific needs. Supported OS for this add-on are: RHEL 8.9/8.10, RHEL 9.3/9.4, SLES 15SP4/15SP5.
■ Intelligent Failover for Added Reliability:
- In a three-node cluster, SIOS automatically checks the status of secondary and tertiary nodes, ensuring a seamless failover to the tertiary node, if necessary.
- Fast and efficient failover processes that guarantee system integrity.
- Added redundancy protection with multiple paths and resources to eliminate single points of failure.
■ Updated Security Management:
- Enhanced security, maintainability, and access control.
- IT administrators can now grant elevated permissions to users without compromising security by using personalized access credentials. This provides better traceability on SAP/HANA-related operations so they can review the activities from a security perspective.
■ Expanded Language Support:
- The SIOS LifeKeeper Web Management Console now supports German and Korean, in addition to Japanese and English.
- Single Server Protection can now be managed through the updated Web Management Console.
■ Additional Linux Operating System Support:
- Support for Alma Linux and Amazon Linux 2023.
SIOS LifeKeeper for Linux version 9.9.0 is now available.
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