SVM and VxVM

Hi All

Anyone has an easy guide to SVM and VxVM?
..zfs is easier to understand but I am interested in better handle SVM and VxVM.

Is VxFS still a active? I havent been hearing much of it.

Thanks for the input
Joe


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