B FSE system maintenance releases and hot fixes

This appendix contains the following topics:

•FSE software: releases, hot fixes, and system maintenance releases, page 73

•FSE system maintenance releases and FSE hot fixes, page 74

IMPORTANT: In this appendix, the presented Major, Minor, SMRNumber, and Build numbers that form version strings may be fictitious and may not necessarily represent actual software versions.

For details on the new software versioning model, see the FSE release notes, chapter ”New features”.

FSE software: releases, hot fixes, and system maintenance releases

FSE software is distributed in form of FSE releases, FSE hot fixes, and FSE system maintenance releases. FSE hot fixes and FSE system maintenance releases are meant for fixing problems that emerged after the new FSE version was released. The next sections describe the differences between them and provide recommendations for their usage.

FSE releases

Every new FSE release introduces new functionality. An FSE release with a new minor version number introduces functional improvements and enhancements, while an FSE release with a new major version number introduces major functionality changes and/or architectural redesigns. The FSE release installation process uses the native operating system installation method, that is RPM packages.

FSE hot fixes

An FSE hot fix is an update to the FSE software that solves one or more problems that were reported by FSE customers or FSE support engineers. It is based either on an FSE release or an FSE system maintenance release. Each new FSE hot fix solves one or more newly reported problems.

An FSE hot fix includes all packages and files that are included into FSE release software. Therefore, a hot fix replaces the entire FSE software fileset. It can be either used for a first-time FSE installation, or an existing FSE installation can be upgraded with it.

FSE hot fixes are cumulative. This means that an FSE hot fix with a particular consecutive number contains all functional changes of the hot fixes that are labelled with smaller consecutive numbers, and therefore supersedes all of them.

NOTE: FSE hot fixes are designed to solve the problems that emerge between release dates of FSE releases and/or FSE system maintenance releases. If an FSE hot fix and a particular SMR containing this hot fix are available, you are recommended to use the SMR rather than the hot fix.

FSE system maintenance releases

An FSE system maintenance release (SMR) includes functional changes and improvements of several FSE hot fixes. It can be treated as an FSE release, improved with all the FSE hot fixes that were included into it. Usually, it includes all the hot fixes that have been released and confirmed by the time the system maintenance release was prepared, which are complemented with additional, SMR-only enhancements.

An FSE system maintenance release includes all packages and files that are included into FSE release software. Therefore, an SMR replaces the entire FSE software fileset. It can be either used for a first-time FSE installation, or an existing FSE installation can be upgraded with it.

FSE system maintenance releases are cumulative. This means that an SMR with a particular consecutive number contains all functional changes of the SMRs that are labelled with smaller consecutive numbers, and therefore supersedes all of them.

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File System Extender (FSE) specifications

HP File System Extender (FSE) is a sophisticated solution designed to optimize data storage management for enterprises that deal with large volumes of unstructured data. This technology addresses the challenges of data growth and the need for effective data retention strategies, enabling organizations to store and manage their information more efficiently.

One of the main features of HP FSE is its ability to intelligently migrate data between primary and secondary storage. By utilizing policies that determine when to move infrequently accessed files to lower-cost storage environments, FSE helps reduce the strain on primary storage systems and saves on costs associated with high-performance storage solutions. This tiered approach to data management ensures that organizations can access the data they need quickly while still maintaining an efficient overall storage architecture.

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Additionally, HP FSE is equipped with robust reporting and analytics capabilities. This functionality provides organizations with insights into their storage usage, helping them understand data patterns and optimize their storage environments accordingly. By having visibility into which files are accessed most frequently and which are rarely used, organizations can make informed decisions on data retention policies and storage management.

Security is paramount in data management, and HP FSE addresses this concern by implementing advanced data protection features. This includes data encryption, secure access controls, and compliance with industry regulations, ensuring that sensitive information is safeguarded throughout its lifecycle.

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