Using MultiSite for interoperability
You can use multiple replicas in local area networks to provide native access to VOBs in a heterogeneous network.
Advantages of using MultiSite for
interoperability:
- You do not need to purchase or maintain NFS or SMB software.
- Replicas can be used in backup strategies.
- User and group IDs do not have to match across platforms.
Disadvantages of using MultiSite for
interoperability:
- You must configure and maintain MultiSite synchronization.
- VOB servers are needed on both the Linux® or the UNIX® system and Windows® systems.
- Each replica must master its own branch; alternatively, mastership can be transferred.
- Changes made on each platform must be imported and merged on the other.
- Replicas cannot preserve identities.