Roadmap question: Application-aware processing for Oracle Linux 8.6 OS

[ppaolett]

Hello, is there any roadmap covering application-aware processing for Oracle Linux 8.6 OS (or RedHat 8.6 OS)? I have seen it is actually compatible with Oracle Linux 8.5/RedHat 8.5.
As we are deploying a new ERP based on Oracle Linux OS and Oracle DB and the software staff suggests to deploy the latest OS (Oracle Linux 8.6).
Just now we have to deploy the 8.5 release without support for application-aware (Oracle RMAN) backup.
I have just opened a new Veeam Support Case and they told me they do not get information regarding plans for future features/supported item. Furthermore they told me to inquire the Veeam R&D Forum about that.
Thanks in advance,
Paolo

[HannesK]

Hello,
and welcome to the forums.

Yes, we plan to support new RHEL releases with V12 (beginning of next year)

application-aware (Oracle RMAN) backup

application aware (one checkbox, agentless) and RMAN (RMAN needs to be configured and the plugin needs to be deployed on the machine) are two different methods. The RMAN plugin has no limitation on 8.6 documented.

For application aware processing, I will double check, whether it's really unsupported, or just a documentation issue.

Best regards,
Hannes

[HannesK]

Hello,
sorry for the delay... we updated the user guide... up to RHEL 8.7 is supported for application aware processing for VMs.

Best regards,
Hannes