What's new in version 2.0.0

Version 2.0.0 introduces a range of enhancements and fixes as detailed in the following sections.

IBM Spectrum Scale support

Version 2.0.0 introduces support for IBM Spectrum Scale, innovative storage and data management platform.

Support for IBM Cloud Private version 3.1.1 and Kubernetes version 1.12

Version 2.0.0 adds support for version 3.1.1 of IBM's application platform for developing and managing on-premises, containerized applications, IBM Cloud Private (ICP). In addition, it can be operated in conjunction with the new release of Kubernetes orchestration platform, version 1.12.

More flexible storage connection, using mixed Fibre Channel and iSCSI SANs

Version 2.0.0 allows for more efficient use of installed storage infrastructure by mixing Fibre Channel and iSCSI storage connectivity within the same Kubernetes cluster. However, each node supports only one connection type, either FC or iSCSI.

Performance improvements

Version 2.0.0 improves handling of faulty multipathing devices and introduces Kubernetes service accounts for more effective pod authorization procedure.

Resolved issues

For information about resolved issues in version 2.0.0, see Change log.