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| xkoto Releases New Version of GRIDSCALE for DB2 xkoto announces the 4.1 release of GRIDSCALE for DB2, which enables IT professionals to more easily migrate DB2 databases between server and operating platforms, synchronize databases for disaster recovery, and more easily manage their database environments. Highlights of GRIDSCALE 4.1 include: - Ability to support mixed operating systems and database versions in the same virtualized database pool, allowing IT to migrate between hardware, operating systems and database versions without downtime; - Support for synchronous and asynchronous database replication, guaranteeing zero data loss for remote databases; - Enhanced transaction support, including support for XA transactions and the ability for GRIDSCALE to act as a federated data source; - Improved management tools, including an updated management console and more fully-featured command-line utilities which make it easier to manage virtual databases; - Expanded support for third-party enterprise applications. GRIDSCALE virtualizes the database infrastructure, enabling businesses to distribute application loads horizontally across multiple instances of DB2 running on clusters of low-cost hardware and mid-range systems. With GRIDSCALE, businesses can improve application performance, scalability, and achieve continuous, 24X7 availability for distributed DB2 applications. GRIDSCALE is compatible with custom, line-of-business applications as well as an expanding set of packaged enterprise applications, including: - Informatica PowerCenter and IBM WebSphere DataStage, which provide real-time integration to other information sources in the enterprise; - TMW Systems' TruckMate, for continuous availability of mission-critical logistics operations; - BusinessObjects XI, for horizontal scalability of business intelligence reporting; - IBM Tivoli Maximo, for protection of critical asset management information; - IBM WebSphere Application Server, to protect highly visible websites 24/7. write your comments about the article :: © 2008 Computing News :: home page |