We have posted a new version of the Data ONTAP Simulator for Linux on the NOW site. You can find it at http://now.netapp.com/NOW/cgi-bin/simulator. This new version has a much improved installation process that accommodates most versions of RH Linux, including version 9. Other features included in this release are:

- Full documentation installation choice - Upgrading process from previous versions of the simulator - Session logging - Easier cluster installs - Easier disk creation - Ability to create disks on different "interfaces" to help with SyncMirror simulation - Improved documentation - Downloadable .ISO CDROM image file for direct CDROM burning

This is a volunteer project within NetApp and no official support for the simulator is provided. However, if you have questions about the simulator you can send an email to xdl-simulator@netapp.com and we'll do our best effort to answer your questions. You can also post questions and view answers at the Data ONTAP Simulator Forum on the NOW site at: http://forums.netapp.com/showcategory.asp?cid=172.

Please check out the new version of the Data ONTAP Simulator for Linux and let us know what you think.

Thanks,

Brad Meyer