What is the primary function of an "Online Metadata Upgrade" in VPLEX?

The primary function of an "Online Metadata Upgrade" in VPLEX is to allow for the upgrade of VPLEX infrastructure without downtime. This feature is crucial for organizations that require high availability and cannot afford to have their storage resources offline during an upgrade. By supporting online upgrades, VPLEX ensures that data remains accessible and that operational continuity is maintained, thus providing significant operational flexibility.

This capability is particularly advantageous for enterprises that rely on continuous access to data for their applications and services, allowing them to enhance their infrastructure with new features or improvements while minimizing the impact on their operations.