Release Notes - Data Virtualization Platform V28.0

Owned by Vladimir Garkusha
Last updated: Nov 06, 2024
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Release Overview

New Features and Enhancements

1. Free License

Accelario is excited to introduce a Free License option, offering users a no-cost entry into the platform with limited usage capacity. This addition provides new users with the freedom to explore core functionalities of Accelario Virtualization.

Feature Highlights:

  • Data Limitation: Free License includes a 10 GB data limit.

  • No Expiration: Unlike other license types, this license does not expire, allowing for ongoing use within the data limit.

This license option is ideal for users seeking to explore Accelario Virtualization's core features with minimal commitment.

2. Secure NFS

The new Secure NFS Connections feature enhances data protection, enabling users to establish secure connections to Network File System (NFS) storages, an essential upgrade for organizations with sensitive data.

Key Benefits:

  • Enhanced Security: Ensures data integrity and protection during transfer to NFS storages.

  • Compliance Support: Meets security standards, aiding compliance efforts in environments with strict data privacy requirements.

Secure NFS connections offer users a more secure and reliable storage solution within Accelario.

3. Self-Deploy Agents for Linux

Accelario now supports Self-Deploy Agents for Linux systems, simplifying agent deployment on remote machines.

Feature Details:

  • Automated Installation: A step-by-step installation wizard guides users through agent setup and registration on remote Linux servers.

  • SSH Access Utilization: Leverages SSH for seamless and secure deployment.

This feature streamlines remote agent management, making it easier and faster to add agents to the environment.

4. Oracle Database Discovery

The new Oracle Database Discovery feature automates the identification of Oracle databases, streamlining test data environment creation.

Feature Highlights:

  • Automated Database Scanning: Detects installed Oracle databases by scanning Oracle Homes.

  • Improved User Experience: Integrates into the test data environment creation flow, reducing manual steps and enhancing ease of use.

With this addition, users gain faster and more efficient database discovery capabilities, supporting more robust testing environments.

5. Enhanced Agent Status Information

Accelario’s user interface now provides Enhanced Status Indicators for remote agents, helping users manage agent health at a glance.

Status Indicators:

  • Green Icon: Agent is Up and Running

  • Yellow Icon: Agent has an Outdated Version

  • Red Icon: Agent is Inaccessible or Down

These intuitive indicators enable quick assessment of agent status, improving overall system management and minimizing downtime.

6. Support for Copy-Only Full Backups

The new Copy-Only Full Backup feature for MS Native Backup solutions provides enhanced control over backup processes.

Feature Overview:

  • Copy-Only Mode: When enabled, automatic synchronization for Test Data Environment is bypassed.

  • Independent Backup Process: Ensures backups remain unaffected by regular synchronization tasks, offering a secure and isolated backup approach.

This functionality caters to users needing specialized backup configurations, providing greater flexibility and customization.

7. Local Shared Folder Support for MSSQL Native Backup

Accelario now supports Local Shared Folder configurations as backup destinations for MSSQL Native Backup.

Feature Details:

  • Expanded Directory Options: Backup locations can now be configured as either a network-shared directory (existing functionality) or a local shared folder.

  • Enhanced Flexibility: This feature broadens backup storage options, supporting both local and network configurations.

Local shared folder support provides users with convenient, versatile options for managing their MSSQL backups.

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