Changes in This Release for Oracle Key Vault

This Oracle Key Vault release introduces new features that enhance the use of Oracle Key Vault in a large enterprise.

• Changes for Oracle Key Vault Release 21.2
  Oracle Key Vault release 21.2 introduces new features that are related to installation and upgrade operations.
• Changes for Oracle Key Vault Release 21.1
  Oracle Key Vault release 21.1 introduces new feature that is related to installation and upgrade operations.

Changes for Oracle Key Vault Release 21.2

Oracle Key Vault release 21.2 introduces new features that are related to installation and upgrade operations.

• Changes in the Oracle Key Vault Management Console
  In Oracle Key Vault release 21.2, the Oracle Key Vault management console user interface has had minor changes throughout.

Changes in the Oracle Key Vault Management Console

In Oracle Key Vault release 21.2, the Oracle Key Vault management console user interface has had minor changes throughout.

These changes are the result of modified terms, updates to the current release, and enhancements for better usability. The overall interface has not had major changes.

Changes for Oracle Key Vault Release 21.1

Oracle Key Vault release 21.1 introduces new feature that is related to installation and upgrade operations.

• Dual NIC Network Interface Support
  Starting with this release, Oracle Key Vault supports the use of two network interfaces, referred to as dual NIC configuration.

Dual NIC Network Interface Support

Starting with this release, Oracle Key Vault supports the use of two network interfaces, referred to as dual NIC configuration.

In a dual NIC configuration, Oracle Key Vault combines the two network interfaces into a single logical interface using the Linux NIC bonding mechanism to provide redundancy at the network layer. The dual NIC configuration maintains the network availability of an Oracle Key Vault in case one of the interfaces becomes unavailable. Depending upon the dual NIC configuration mode, load balancing of the network traffic may also be achieved.

This type of configuration is particularly useful in large Oracle Key Vault deployments where need for operational continuity is higher despite physical or software failures. Configuring a dual NIC network interface helps to avoid the scenario where, for example, a network interface associated with an Oracle Key Vault server becomes unavailable, which can result in a loss of communication between the Oracle Key Vault nodes and between endpoints and Oracle Key Vault server.

In previous releases, Oracle Key Vault supported only one network interface. When you install and configure Oracle Key Vault in this release, you have the option of using a single network interface (Classic mode) or using dual NIC mode.