Logging is required for cluster file systems. Sun Cluster supports the following logging file systems.
Solaris UFS logging
Solstice DiskSuite trans-metadevice UNIX file system (UFS) logging
For information about Solstice DiskSuite trans metadevice UFS logging, see your Solstice DiskSuite documentation. For information about Solaris UFS logging, see the mount_ufs(1M) man page. provided
The following table lists the logging file systems supported by each volume manager.
Table 1-4 Supported File System Logging Matrix
Volume Manager |
Supported File System Logging |
---|---|
Solstice DiskSuite |
Solaris UFS loggingSolstice DiskSuite trans metadevice UFS logging, |
VERITAS Volume Manager |
Solaris UFS logging |
Consider the following points when choosing between Solaris UFS logging and Solstice DiskSuite trans metadevice UFS logging for your Solstice DiskSuite volume manager.
Solaris UFS log size - Solaris UFS logging always allocates the log using free space on the UFS file system, and depending on the size of the file system.
On file systems less than 1 Gbyte, the log occupies 1 Mbyte.
On file systems 1 Gbyte or greater, the log occupies 1 Mbyte per Gbyte on the file system, up to a maximum of 64 Mbytes.
Log metadevice - A Solstice DiskSuite trans metadevice manages UFS logging. The logging device component of a trans metadevice is a metadevice that you can mirror and stripe. You can create a maximum 1-Gbyte log size, although 64 Mbytes is sufficient for most file systems. The minimum log size is 1 Mbyte. See your Solstice DiskSuite documentation for information about logging with trans metadevices.