Enhancements for Performance, Stability, and Kernel Compatibility
Actiphy Inc. has released a new, critical update for **ActiveImage Protector 2022 Linux Edition**, bringing the version number to **7.5.3.9723**. This build focuses on reinforcing the reliability of system and data protection for Linux environments, which are essential for many enterprise operations. Users are highly encouraged to upgrade to ensure optimal performance and security.
Why This Update Is Important
This version includes key fixes and updates that address core functionality, particularly concerning **incremental backup stability** and **modern Linux distribution support**. Maintaining up-to-date versions ensures your data remains protected against the latest potential kernel conflicts and system changes.
Key Fixes and Updated Capabilities
Core Stability and Compatibility:
- Kernel Compatibility: Added support and certification for recent Linux kernels, ensuring the proprietary **AIPSNAP** snapshot driver functions reliably across the latest OS updates (e.g., specific builds of RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, and Debian).
- Incremental Backup Integrity: Fixed issues where certain file system changes or high-I/O loads could potentially affect the stability of incremental backup chains.
- Improved Restore Performance: Enhanced the processing speed for both **Full Restore** and **Deep Verify** operations, particularly when dealing with large backup images utilizing **Deduplication Compression (IDDC)**.
Operational Enhancements:
- Boot Environment: Updated the embedded **Linux-based Recovery Environment** to include the latest drivers, improving hardware recognition and network connectivity during bare-metal recovery scenarios.
- Remote Console Access: Implemented fixes for the remote management console, improving responsiveness and stability when monitoring and controlling backup agents configured on remote Linux machines.
- Log and Alerting: Refinements to log output methods and the consistency of email notifications regarding backup task status and errors.
Next Steps for Users
Current users of ActiveImage Protector 2022 Linux Edition should download and apply this latest update patch immediately to benefit from the stability and performance improvements.
About Version 2 Limited
Version 2 Digital is one of the most dynamic IT companies in Asia. The company distributes a wide range of IT products across various areas including cyber security, cloud, data protection, end points, infrastructures, system monitoring, storage, networking, business productivity and communication products.
Through an extensive network of channels, point of sales, resellers, and partnership companies, Version 2 offers quality products and services which are highly acclaimed in the market. Its customers cover a wide spectrum which include Global 1000 enterprises, regional listed companies, different vertical industries, public utilities, Government, a vast number of successful SMEs, and consumers in various Asian cities.
About Actiphy
Actiphy founded in 2007, focuses on developing and offering innovative backup and disaster recovery solutions for complete protection of all your systems and data. ActiveImage Protector backs up Windows, Linux machines on physical and virtual environments and restore systems and data fast for you to be up and running with minimal downtime and data loss. Today Actiphy hold 20% of the image backup market in Japan and are expanding our services in the Asia/Pacific and North American regions, as well as in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.