On Thu, Nov 22, 2012 at 10:50 AM, Jim Klimov <jimkli...@cos.ru> wrote:
> On 2012-11-22 17:31, Darren J Moffat wrote: > >> Is it possible to use the ZFS Storage appliances in a similar >>> way, and fire up a Solaris zone (or a few) directly on the box >>> for general-purpose software; or to shell-script administrative >>> tasks such as the backup archive management in the global zone >>> (if that concept still applies) as is done on their current >>> Solaris-based box? >>> >> >> No it is a true appliance, it might look like it has Solaris underneath >> but it is just based on Solaris. >> >> You can script administrative tasks but not using bash/ksh style >> scripting you use the ZFSSA's own scripting language. >> > > So, the only supported (or even possible) way is indeed to us it > as NAS for file or block IO from another head running the database > or application servers?.. > > In the Datasheet I read that "Cloning" and "Remote replication" are > separately licensed features; does this mean that the capability > for "zfs send|zfs recv" backups from remote Solaris systems should > be purchased separately? :( > > I wonder if it would make weird sense to get the boxes, forfeit the > cool-looking Fishworks, and install Solaris/OI/Nexenta/whatever to > get the most flexibility and bang for a buck from the owned hardware... > Or, rather, shop for the equivalent non-appliance servers... > > //Jim > You'd be paying a massive premium to buy them and then install some other OS on them. You'd be far better off buying equivalent servers. --Tim
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