= FhGFS Changelog = == Changes since 2008.11-r1 == This release contains major improvements for the handling of small files and introduces many new usability enhancements. Upgrading is recommended for all users (see compatibility notice below). === General === * improved: metadata access performance * improved: handling of small files * new: management node (manages node group memberships) * improved: disabled broadcast discovery (no longer required with fhgfs_mgmtd) * new: IP filter to restrict outgoing connections === Client === * new: fhgfs entries in procfs (active connections, ...) * new: infinite retry mode for clients in case of communication errors (can be interrupted by signals) * improved: preferred nodes setting can now also be used to influence the choice of metadata servers for new file system entries * changed: preferred nodes setting is enforcing (non-preferred nodes will not be chosen for new entries) * changed: Linux kernel version >= 2.6.16 required === Metadata Server === * improved: on-disk data layout === Storage Server === * new: server now runs without a license file * improved: fault tolerance (in case of restart or network errors) * improved: on-disk data layout === Installation & Setup === * new: now done by Admon via web browser === Admon (Graphical Monitoring) === * new: file system deployment and configuration support * new: integrated file browser * new: e-Mail support failure notification * improved: look & feel === Online Configuration Tool === * new: file creation with custom settings * new: free unused disk-space option * new: manual remove node option === Compatibility === * note: This release introduces a new storage format, which is incompatible with previous versions. Backup all your data before installing the new version!