CommVault Systems Announces Support for BMC Software's PATROL Knowledge Module.OCEANPORT, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--September, 16, 1997-- Exclusive CommVault Knowledge Module for PATROL Provides Increased Control and Reliability of the Storage Management Process Through Monitoring of Storage Server, Backup Media and Clients Across Complex Enterprise Networks Continuing to lead the market in implementing storage management features most desired by enterprise customers, CommVault Systems CommVault Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: CVLT) is a United States based company specializing in data and storage management software. Created in 1988 as a development group in AT&T's Bell Labs, the group produced AT&T's in-house backup software, Automatic Backup, Archive and Recovery announces the capability to automatically monitor and administer storage management policies across multiple CommVault servers from a single, centralized network management console The client component of network management software that provides the user interface and "control room" view of the network. . Through a CommVault Knowledge Module for PATROL designed with 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., CommVault Systems' Vault98 software meets the demands of its customers for centralized, automatic control, plus report generating capabilities across complex enterprise networks. The CommVault Knowledge Module for PATROL lets users set configurable parameters for up to three levels of alerts and alarms, quickly and easily execute backups across multiple CommVault servers, restart failed backups, initiate backups, accurately assess the status of backup media including historical usage, and actively monitor backup server/client connections. Using a peer-to-peer configuration, the CommVault Knowledge Module for PATROL is integrated into each managed CommVault server. A single, multi-tasking agent operates autonomously, automatically discovering and taking corrective action A corrective action is a change implemented to address a weakness identified in a management system. Normally corrective actions are instigated in response to a customer complaint, abnormal levels if internal nonconformity, nonconformities identified during an internal audit or on each managed CommVault server. The knowledge module monitors hundreds of parameters for multiple servers, detecting and correlating events, initiating corrective actions, and providing alerts and alarms on undesired conditions. Alarms can be forwarded to any SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) A widely used network monitoring and control protocol. Data are passed from SNMP agents, which are hardware and/or software processes reporting activity in each network device (hub, router, bridge, etc. standard network management tool such as 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, Tivoli and HP Open View. "We recognized the importance of network management tools in gaining control over storage resources in large client/server environments," said Mr. Robert Freiburghouse, senior vice president, Development. "that is why we began working with BMC Software, a leader in application management software, months ago to develop the CommVault Knowledge Module for PATROL." "CommVault's expertise and achievement in network storage and management distinguish the company as a leader and innovator in storage management solutions," said Phil Quigley, director of the Independent Software Developer (ISV (Independent Software Vendor) A person or company that develops software. It implies an organization that specializes in software only and is not part of a computer systems or hardware manufacturer. ) program at BMC Software. "BMC Software is happy to have worked with CommVault to extend our data and application management functionality to storage management." The knowledge module collects statistics and event history information and stores it locally. Information is sent to the centralized management console A terminal or workstation used to monitor and control a network. See Microsoft Management Console. only when a situation changes from the chosen configurations or when there is a request from the console. The CommVault Knowledge Module for PATROL also enables users to: -- Initiate procedures across multiple CommVault servers -- Coordinate backup schedules -- Verify that all clients are available -- Verify that all assets needed are available -- Track significant events and store them in an event/audit log in the centralized network management console Price and Availability The CommVault Knowledge Module for PATROL will be generally available exclusively from CommVault Systems, September 1997. It is part of CommVault's integrated storage management product suite, Vault98. Pricing for the knowledge module starts at $1,000 per CommVault server. About CommVault Systems CommVault Systems is a leader in providing world-class, enterprise-wide storage management solutions for client/server environments. CommVault offers a complete, application integrated suite of network-aware products that seamlessly ensure the reliable, rapid restoration of files, network file systems, applications, and today's most popular databases. Information on CommVault is available on the World Wide Web at http://www.commvault.com or call (732) 870-4000. CommVault's corporate headquarters is located in Oceanport, New Jersey Oceanport is a Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the borough population was 5,807. Oceanport was formed as a borough by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on April 6, 1920, from portions of Eatontown Township (now in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . -0- PATROL is a registered trademark of BMC Software, Inc. CONTACT: Sterling Hager, Inc. CommVault Systems, Inc. Robert Collins Chris Van Wagoner The Van Wagoner was an American automobile manufactured between 1899 and 1900. Advertised as being "built on a simple plan that does away with several levers and push buttons", the car was built in Syracuse, New York, and could supposedly be "controlled with one hand". 617-926-6665, x234 732-870-4043 |
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