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What Linux distributions does BRU Server support?

April 26, 2017bru distributions linux server support

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What Linux distributions does BRU Server support?

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There are many Linux distributions available, and all of the popular versions are supported. Users implementing specialized Linux versions are invited to download the fully functional BRU Server demo to proof its support. The only stipulation is that the system run a SCSI-stable kernel. Just because you received a kernel with your distribution doesn’t mean that it’s been tested against all possible hardware configurations. We have tested over 30 different 2.4 kernels from the vendors and from Kernel.org and have found that 2.4 kernels before 2.4.24 do not properly handle tape and library communications. If you must retain an older 2.4 kernel on your system for support issues, you will need to install 2.4.25 or 2.4.26 as a secondary kernel for use with BRU Server (or any other tape backup software for that matter) if you want consistently successful backup operations. If using a 2.6 series kernel, 2.6.24 or later is required.