eZ Publish 4.2 comes with important improvements and new features, including Edge Side Include (ESI) support and a new Network File System (NFS) Cluster system. eZ’s NFS Cluster system opens the doors to native deployment of eZ Publish on several servers using a shared file system, improving both performance and reliability, and simplifying setup and deployment. WebDeal gives you the added benefits of using other distributed file systems such as OCFS, GFS and GPFS, making your eZ Publish setup more resilient, scalable and reliable.

“The clear advantage of eZ Publish 4.2 from our point of view, is the support for distributed file systems. Closely integrated support for distributed file systems in the eZ Publish kernel will make it much easier and more cost effective for us to build high capacity cluster solutions for our customers. This release makes it easier for us to build tailor made distributed file systems with eZ Publish on top, where we can optimize service stability, availability, capacity and performance based on our customers requirements” says Morten Tvenge, Chief Technology Officer at WebDeal.

With its new features, cluster-ready eZ Publish 4.2 offers huge advantages for high-availability setups -- if backed by the right hosting provider. WebDeal is one of the few hosting companies in the market able to offer real knowledge of cluster and cloud hosting, combined with leading expertise on the application layer and extended support on the all levels of the hosting stack, with the help of valuable partners such as IBM and Coyote Point. And, most importantly, we are never afraid of taking on new challenges with increasingly complex cluster solutions!

Johann Yoon, eZ Systems' Country Manager in Norway says “WebDeal has proven to adapt in technology following eZ Systemś release-heartbeats. For the 4.2 version released in September, WebDeal is able to offer cluster-setups and supporting high-traffic and complex solutions. Additionally, the option for 24/7/365 technical support on the hosting stack gives WebDeal the status as a preferred hosting partner for enterprise customers running on eZ Publish”.

Not ready for cluster hosting yet? With WebDeal’s technical excellence and technology partners, the process of growing from a Shared Premium eZ Publish hosting solution to a full-fledged cluster environment is as smooth as it gets and completely free from needless interruptions to the service or holes in your company budget.

eZ Publish 4.2 is already supported by WebDeal worldwide from data centers in Scandinavia, North-America and the UK, with 24/7/365 technical support.

About eZ Systems

Founded in 1999, eZ Systems is the world's largest Open Source Content Management software company with offices in the US, Japan, France, Germany, Denmark, Belgium and Norway. eZ Systems is the creator of eZ Publish, the award winning enterprise-grade Open Source Web Content Management Platform, which is used by more than 200 000 websites in more than 160 countries.

About WebDeal

Founded in 2001, WebDeal is the world's leading eZ Publish hosting provider. The company also has a strong partnership with IBM in the Open Source marketplace. Mastering both conventional Intel-based servers and more advanced IBM System p servers, WebDeal has, over the years, been recognized for its high technical standards, a strategy we call "Technical Excellence". WebDeal's services cover Premium Shared Hosting, Fully Managed Dedicated Servers and Fully Managed Dedicated Clusters. As an international organization, WebDeal has offices located in Norway, the United Kingdom and the United States.