Encrypted Volume and File System v1.1 Administrator's Guide

Ignite-UX will read these files in cleartext. If the output media is not an EVFS volume, such
as a tape, Ignite-UX will store these files in cleartext.
• EVFS supports alternate links when used with LVM or VxVM. EVFS does not support
alternate links when used with whole disk access.
• Executing the vxresize command with the -F option can cause lost or corrupted data.
For more information and a workaround, see “vxresize –F Might Cause Data Loss or
Corruption” (page 96).
• Renaming VxVM volumes with EVFS enabled makes the volume unusable. For more
information and a workaround, see “Renaming VxVM Volumes with EVFS Enabled Makes
the Volume Unusable” (page 96).
• EVFS is not supported by SAM or SMH.
• The evfsadm trace command is intended for use by support personnel only. HP does
not support this feature on customer environments.
• During inline encryption, the volume is not accessible until the entire operation is completed.
• The Multi Volume File System feature of Veritas, which is not supported by EVFS.
• EVFS is currently available in English only.
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