Hi,
In anticipation of the 3.12 release and based on the discussions for
future releases, a pull request for gluster web sources is submitted
here [1].
It would be helpful if maintainers review the new release schedule added
for 3.13, 4.0 and 4.1 respectively and also review the EOL and other
updates in the change.
Thanks,
Shyam
[1] PR for Gluster web page change:
https://github.com/gluster/glusterweb/pull/149
On 08/20/2017 04:13 AM, Amar Tumballi wrote:
Hey Ants,
Below is the message we want to get out from ant colony to users and
developer community this week. (Was pending AI on me since 2 weeks). I
want each of you to review this and give a Ack/No Ack on this.
Also if you think major edits are required for message, we can
collaborate on hackmd page :
https://hackmd.io/GwIwnGBmCsCM0FoDMsAcBTBAWADLLCYATLJiOmBVgMYAmAhvbLUA#
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Hello,
2 weeks back we (most of the maintainers of Gluster projects) had a
meeting, and we discussed about features required for Gluster 4.0 and
also the possible dates.
Summary:
* It is agreed unanimously that the Gluster 4.0 should be feature
based release, and not just time based.
* The discussions were on what are the blocking features for 4.0
release, and below were some features which we are considering as
blocker for release.
o *glusterd2:
*
The scalable management interface, which will come with REST api and
other admin friendly options. Will be the ONLY major blocker for release.
o *Thin clients (code: gfproxy):*
Not a blocker as it is slated to get into master branch before next
release cut on 3.x series too. But we are calling it a major feature of
4.0 as it brings many benefits and also change some of the assumptions
and current design principles of glusterfs project.
o *Protocol/XDR changes:*
Technically, Gluster's RPC is implemented in a way to support changing
of protocols inbetween even the minor releases, but the major changes
like adding another fop (like statx(), fadvise() or similar) will need
some protocol changes.
Also in discussion is the changes to dictionary structure on wire. We
will continue to work on each of this individually, and plan to work
towards meeting the release timeline.
*
*
* *Dates: *The plan is to have the release around 2 months from the
date the final blocker patch gets into master branch.
o Tentative: October 20th to have last patch, and Jan 1st for release.
o Warning: The above is literally 'tentative', and not to be
assumed as confirmed dates.
*Other features users can anticipate:
*
* 'RIO volume type' [15].
* Extension of snapshot support for zfs / btrfs
* Better support and documentation for monitoring
*FAQ:*
*1. *Will we have 3.13 to continue the trend of 3 months release calendar?
Answer: Yes. It will not be a LTS release.
2. Would 4.0 be LTS release ?
Answer: No
More information on this topic can be found at :
https://hackmd.io/s/rJaLCP38b#
Further discussions on this will be done at Gluster Summit 2017 at
Prague, CZ. Try to attend in person if you can!!
Feedback welcome.
Regards,
Gluster team.
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I would like it to be going out just after the maintainers meeting this
week, so please have the comments on it before the meeting itself, so we
have most of the edits done before meeting. Lets not waste time on this
on maintainers meeting again.
-Amar
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