1.136. lvm2-cluster

1.136. lvm2-cluster

1.136.1. RHBA-2009:1394: bug-fix and enhancement update

Updated lvm2-cluster packages that fix several bugs and add enhancements are now available.

The lvm2-cluster packages contain support for Logical Volume Management (LVM) in a clustered environment.

This update ensures that the bugs fixed by the lvm2 advisory are also fixed in a clustered environment.

This update applies the following bug fixes:

Fixes partial activation support in clustered mode.
Flushes memory pool and fixes locking in clvmd refresh and backup command.
Destroys toolcontext on exit in clvmd (fixes memory pool leaks).
Fixes remote metadata backup for clvmd.
Fixes startup race in clvmd.
This update adds the following enhancements:
Introduces CLVMD_CMD_LOCK_QUERY command for clvmd.
Allows clvmd to start up if its lockspace already exists.
Blocks SIGTERM & SIGINT in clvmd subthreads.

Users of lvm2-cluster are advised to upgrade to these updated packages, which resolve these issues and add these enhancements.

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