Are there plans to introduce any distributed file system, multi-writers features in ZFS?
QFS is so expensive, but multi host writing, a single file system, would be a killer feature. A: Initially ZFS will be host based; distributed file system capabilities are being evaluated for the future. Back to top Q: Are Zones supported on all currently shipping systems, in particular the IIIi servers? Are Zones supported on single-processor systems? A: Yes, Solaris Containers (a.k.a., Zones) is supported on all shipping systems, including single-processor systems. Back to top Q: When is Sun Studio 10 software expected to ship and ship to maintenance customers? A: Sun Studio 10 software will ship concurrently with the Solaris 10 OS on Jan 31st. It will be available to maintenance/supported customers at the same time. Back to top Q: Given that the kernel in the Solaris 10 OS is larger (more lines of code) because of new functions such as DTrace, how can it perform faster? A: There are more lines of code due to added functionality, but much existing functionality (lines of code) have b
