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VxFS functionality on Cluster File Systems

The Veritas Storage Foundation Cluster File System is based on the Veritas File System (VxFS).

Most of the major features of VxFS local file systems are available on cluster file systems, including the following features:

• Extent-based space management that maps files up to a terabyte in size
• Fast recovery from system crashes using the intent log to track recent file system metadata updates
• Online administration that allows file systems to be extended and defragmented while they are in use

The list of supported features and commands that operate on SFCFS. Every VxFS online manual page has a section on Storage Foundation Cluster File System Issues with information on whether the command functions on a cluster-mounted file system and indicates any difference in behavior from local mounted file systems.

See the Veritas Storage Foundation Cluster File System Release Notes.