Changes in Version 6.2
This section describes the changes to Axon in version 6.2.
System Requirements
Effective in version 6.2, the system where you plan to install Axon requires a minimum of 8 CPU cores. Previously, the system required 4 CPU cores.
The following table lists the minimum hardware and software requirements to run Axon:
Component | Description |
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Disk | 200 GB |
Memory | 24 GB |
CPU Cores | 8 |
OS | Install Axon on one of the following Linux distributions: - - Amazon Linux 2
- - CentOS Linux version 7.5 or 7.6
- - Oracle Enterprise Linux 7.4
- - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.x
- - SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP2, SP3, or SP4
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Applications | - - unzip
- - tar
- - RPM
- - In
- - setfacl
- - YUM
- - sed
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In addition to the above requirements, the following hardware requirements are recommended for optimal performance of Axon:
Component | Description |
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Disk Data Transfer Speed | 1.8 GB/s |
CPU Clock Speed | 3.20 GHz |
Improved Search Results
Effective in version 6.2, Axon displays precise and improved search results when you search for non-English languages and characters. Axon provides matching results when you type partial words in non-English languages.
Previously, when you searched in non-English languages, you had to type complete words to view the matching results.
New Visual Style
Effective in version 6.2, the Axon interface displays a new visual style. The toolbar and interface elements display new colors and fonts to reflect a modern user interface theme.
View Enterprise Catalog Objects
Effective in version 6.2, the Enterprise Data Catalog objects include the following changes in Axon:
- •The Fields tab for Enterprise Data Catalog fields is renamed to Physical Fields.
- •The Enterprise Catalog tab is removed from the Axon toolbar. You can view Resources and Physical Fields tabs from the Create > Manage Catalog Links option. Previously, you could access the Resources and Fields tabs from the Enterprise Catalog tab in the Unison search toolbar.
- •In the Physical Fields tab, you can view linked, accepted, and inferred glossaries in the Glossary column. Previously, you could see the linked glossaries in the Linked Glossary column, and inferred glossaries in the Inferred Glossary column.
- •In the Physical Fields tab, you can filter for linked and inferred glossaries in the Glossary filter. Previously, you could filter for linked glossaries in the Linked Glossary filter, and inferred glossaries in the Inferred Glossary filter.
For more information, see the Administer chapter in the Informatica Axon Data Governance 6.2 User Guide.
Performance Improvements
Effective in version 6.2, performance of Unison Search and bulk upload is significantly improved. Bulk Upload operations are faster by up to 50 percent, and Unison Search activities are faster by up to 30 percent.
The following actions have noticeable improvements:
- •Unison Search by non-logged-in user
- •Search using logical operators by Admin
- •Search using logical operators by WebUser
- •Search using logical operators by non-logged-in user
- •Bulk upload for the following facets: OrgUnit, System, Glossary, Data Set, Attribute, Project, Process, Policy, Business Area, Capability, Client, Legal Entity, Regulatory Theme, Regulator, Geography
Simplified Silent Installation
Effective in version 6.2, you can specify the option to install Axon, the Axon Agent, or both, in the Axon silent installer properties file. When you run the silentinstall.sh file, the installer installs Axon without any user intervention.
Previously, you had to select the option to install Axon, the Axon Agent, or both, in the Linux console after you had run the silentinstall.sh file.
For more information on silent installation, see the Running the Installer in Silent Mode topic in the Axon Data Governance 6.2 Installation Guide.
Renamed Admin Panel Labels
Effective in version 6.2, some labels in the Axon Admin Panel have been renamed to represent their functions more appropriately.
The following labels have been changed:
- •In the menu on the left, under the Customize & Configure category, the Configure Axon label is changed to System Settings.
- •In the menu on the left, under the Customize & Configure category, the Configure Options label is changed to Application Settings.