Ilexis Introduces World's First File Management Authoring Tool For Windows 95 And Windows NT.

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 4, 1996--Systems administrators have a new weapon in their battle to manage and manipulate files, as Ilexis today announced File Rules, the first file management authoring utility designed for Windows 95 and Windows NT network administrators.

Optimized for file management on file servers and local area networks, the 32-bit software allows administrators to customize administration rules for local or network drives, and execute these commands at the rate of hundreds of files per second.

As an authoring tool, File Rules lets the user specify conditions, actions, and targets for manipulating and processing large volumes of data. For example, files which remain inactive on network servers for an extended period of time can quickly be searched and identified using nearly any type of search parameter. The user may delete selected files or target specific drives or directories for archival. In addition, the program can perform commands in batch mode, allowing for advanced scheduling.

File Rules addresses the growing demand for Windows 95 and Windows NT network administrators who require more detailed information about their files, going far beyond the traditional file management capabilities found in Windows' File Manager and Explorer utilities.

"Up until now, the only solution for a lack of storage space was to buy another file server," said Greg Thorpe, director of marketing at Ilexis. "That's a very costly proposition for many organizations fighting to contain costs. File Rules represents a pragmatic approach to file management."

Other unique File Rules features include:

-- Ability to run checks on global installations to ensure accurate file transmission to each workstation;

-- Ability to write "dll" files for software linking, enabling administrators to customize the program to fit their needs;

-- Special shell extension that functions like a Windows shortcut - user can perform program tasks directly from Windows desktop;

-- User.exe utility for distributing File Rules for execution at individual workstations;

-- Diskview.exe utility for a real-time snapshot of network resource allocation.

File Rules, Version 1.02, will ship in July with a suggested retail price of $595; $545 when downloaded from the Internet. A current version (with manual) is available by Internet download at http://www.ilexis.com. -0-

NOTE TO EDITORS: Ilexis, Inc. is the U.S. headquarters for Paris-based ILEX Corporation, an international network application development firm.

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