BMC Software's PATROL Gains Additional Certifications for Microsoft Windows 2000; Customers Benefit from Ease-of-Use, Increased Reliability and Assured Compatibility.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 21, 2000 BMC Software BMC Software, Inc. NYSE: BMC, is an American enterprise management software provider, focusing on IT infrastructure applications. BMC was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas. Inc. (Nasdaq:BMCS BMCS Bristol Muslim Cultural Society (UK) BMCS Senior Chief Boatswain's Mate (Naval Rating) BMCS Blue Mountains Conservation Society (Wentworth Falls, NSW, Australia) ), the leading provider of e-business systems management, today announced it has earned three "Certified for Windows 2000" logos for products within its PATROL(R) for Microsoft Windows See Windows. (operating system) Microsoft Windows - Microsoft's proprietary window system and user interface software released in 1985 to run on top of MS-DOS. Widely criticised for being too slow (hence "Windoze", "Microsloth Windows") on the machines available then. 2000 Server family. Microsoft certification A series of programs that provide certification of competency in Microsoft products. Administered throughout the world at Microsoft centers as well as colleges and universities, the certification exams consist of both core topics and elective material. gives BMC (BMC Software, Inc., Houston, TX, www.bmc.com) A leading supplier of software that supports and improves the availability, performance, and recovery of applications in complex computing environments. Software's PATROL customers assurance that their Windows 2000 Server and Advanced Server environments deliver the maximum levels of performance and availability for their business-critical applications. -- Server Certification 1) PATROL for Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server has earned Microsoft's approval to carry the "Certified for Microsoft Windows 2000 Server" logo. PATROL for Windows 2000 Server earned "Server" certification in February when BMC Software announced that it was the first enterprise systems management vendor to be awarded Certification for Microsoft Windows 2000 Server. -- Advanced Server Certification 2) PATROL for Windows 2000 Server and 3) PATROL for Windows 2000 Advanced Server have earned Microsoft's approval to carry the "Certified for Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server" logo. "We're very pleased to announce that BMC Software's PATROL for Windows 2000 Server and PATROL for Windows 2000 Advanced Server have passed the stringent requirements to earn the Certified for Windows 2000 logo," said Jim Ewel, vice president, Windows Marketing, Microsoft. "By ensuring that PATROL is as reliable and manageable as possible, this certification validates BMC Software's commitment to giving users the best possible experience on Windows 2000." Advanced Server Certification means that application management products such as PATROL for Windows 2000 Server and PATROL for Windows 2000 Advanced Server can effectively support Windows 2000 cluster services providing enhanced availability and scalability. Clustering is implemented so multiple computer systems can be linked together to handle variable workloads or to provide continued operation in the event that a system fails. When a failure occurs, workloads can be distributed over the remaining operational systems in the cluster. With today's announcement, PATROL customers, from e-businesses to ASPs, are assured that PATROL complies with the stringent Windows 2000 Advanced Server certification requirements that ensure proper use of Windows 2000 cluster services. "We are currently using BMC Software's PATROL to help keep our applications running and we're extremely glad to hear that PATROL for Microsoft Windows 2000 Server had been certified by Microsoft," said Richard Dearman, network consultant, University of Illinois at Chicago This article is about the University of Illinois at Chicago. For other uses, see University of Illinois at Chicago (disambiguation). UIC participates in NCAA Division I Horizon League competition as the UIC Flames in several sports, most notably Basketball. Medical Center. "Knowing that the product is certified gives us confidence in its performance and assures us that it will easily deploy in our environments. We've had a good experience with the product to date and a lot of the success is due to the fact that it went through such a rigorous Microsoft certification process." "The Windows 2000 Advanced Server certification of BMC Software's PATROL applications management products reinforces BMC's leadership in the Windows 2000 Server management industry, as well as demonstrates BMC's ability to seamlessly support clustered environments," said Bob Kruger, vice president and general manager, the PATROL Business Unit, BMC Software. "As a recently announced Microsoft Global Enterprise Partner, BMC will continue to work closely with Microsoft to deliver tightly integrated solutions giving customers the best availability and performance management tools for their Windows 2000, BackOffice and Microsoft.Net environments." PATROL for Microsoft Windows 2000-based solutions deliver in-depth monitoring of Active Directory, a crucial part of the Windows 2000 architecture, ensuring it operates at optimum levels. Additionally, PATROL offers several new and distinctive monitoring features for users of Windows 2000, including configuration options so users can themselves establish the extent to which Windows 2000 monitoring is implemented. New Windows 2000 items that PATROL will monitor include Distributed File Systems Software that keeps track of files stored across multiple networks. When the data are requested, it converts the file names into the physical location of the file so it can be found. (Dfs), Dynamic DNS See DDNS. and COM (1) (Computer Output Microfilm) Creating microfilm or microfiche from the computer. A COM machine receives print-image output from the computer either online or via tape or disk and creates a film image of each page. +. Additionally, PATROL features remote monitoring (protocol) remote monitoring - (RMON) A network management protocol that allows network information to be gathered at a single computer. Whereas SNMP gathers network data from a single type of Management Information Base (MIB), RMON 1 defines nine additional MIBs that provide a that enables users to set up PATROL on a supported platform and remotely monitor Windows 2000-based systems where no agent has been installed, for example, a desktop or a server with limited resources. Taking a cue from Microsoft, all PATROL by BMC Software solutions for Windows 2000 are uniquely packaged to match Microsoft's own packaging of Windows 2000. New tools include improved control over PATROL configurations; extensive reporting capabilities through tight integration with Microsoft Office Microsoft's primary desktop applications for Windows and Mac. Depending on the package, it includes some combination of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook along with various Internet and other utilities. ; and a Microsoft Management Console A Windows NT/2000 feature that provides a common environment for running management software from Microsoft and third parties. Any type of administration service such as network management, antivirus management, disk management and authentication can be created as a Microsoft Management (MMC See MultiMediaCard and Microsoft Management Console. ) snap-in that allows a view of PATROL-managed systems alongside other MMC snap-ins. About BMC Software One of the world's largest independent software vendors, BMC Software delivers the most comprehensive e-business systems management software with the fastest guaranteed implementation. This Service Assurance(TM) strategy enhances the availability, performance and recoverability of companies' business-critical applications. Companies can use this management methodology to demonstrate their ability to deliver optimal service to their customers and partners by joining BMC Software OnSite(TM), a certification program which includes solution implementation and regular HealthChecks performed by BMC Software Professional Services (job) professional services - A department of a supplier providing consultancy and programming manpower for the supplier's products. . BMC Software is a Forbes 500 company and a member of the S&P 500, with fiscal year 2000 revenues exceeding $1.7 billion. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas “Houston” redirects here. For other uses, see Houston (disambiguation). Houston (pronounced /'hjuːstən/) is the largest city in the state of Texas and the , with offices worldwide. For more information please visit BMC Software's Web site at www.bmc.com or call 800/841-2031 or 713/918-8800. BMC Software, BMC Software OnSite, the BMC Software logos, and all other BMC Software product or service names are registered trademarks or trademarks of BMC Software Inc. All other trademarks or registered trademarks belong to their respective companies. (c) 2000 BMC Software Inc. All rights reserved. |
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