NetApp Boosts Its Heterogeneous Storage Area Network Environment Support With Symantec.NetApp Enhances High Availability Also called "RAS" (reliability, availability, serviceability) or "fault resilient," it refers to a multiprocessing system that can quickly recover from a failure. There may be a minute or two of downtime while one system switches over to another, but processing will continue. With Symantec Technology Enabled Program SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- Network Appliance (1) A specialized device for use on a network. For example, Web servers, cache servers and file servers can be implemented as general-purpose computers with the appropriate software or as network appliances, which are computers dedicated to a single function and cannot do anything , Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :NTAP NTAP Network Appliance, Inc. (stock symbol) NTAP Never Take Another Puff NTAP National Track Analysis Program NTAP Notices to Airmen Publication NTAP Windows NT Application Processors NTAP Naval Training Acquisition Process ) today announced an agreement with the Symantec Technology Enabled Program (STEP) to speed and enhance qualification of NetApp[R] SAN storage systems with Veritas[R] Storage Foundation[TM] from Symantec. Enterprise customers with a heterogeneous SAN environment will be able to achieve and maintain data center availability while remaining confident that their applications and data are available. The STEP agreement renews NetApp compatibility with Storage Foundation 5.0 and future versions, encompassing mutual engineering support and interoperability testing between NetApp and Symantec. Storage Foundation enables centralized control 1. In air defense, the control mode whereby a higher echelon makes direct target assignments to fire units. 2. In joint air operations, placing within one commander the responsibility and authority for planning, directing, and coordinating a military operation or group/category of of storage resource allocation resource allocation Managed care The constellation of activities and decisions which form the basis for prioritizing health care needs and high availability in Solaris[TM], Windows[R], Linux[R], HP-UX HP's version of Unix that runs on its 9000 family. It is based on SVID and incorporates features from BSD Unix along with several HP innovations. (operating system) HP-UX - The version of Unix running on Hewlett-Packard workstations. , and AIX (Advanced Interactive eXecutive) IBM's Unix-based operating system which runs on its Intellistation workstations and pSeries, p5, iSeries and i5 server families. operating system environments. "This is yet another step in our continuing efforts to offer our customers the most comprehensive data center proven solutions," said Patrick Rogers, vice president, Products and Partners at NetApp. "Integrating unique NetApp and Symantec capabilities for heterogeneous SAN environments enables customers to have enhanced data protection and management options, which reduce their SAN management cost and complexity and improve their overall level of service." "Symantec has a long working relationship with NetApp to provide solutions that help customers manage and simplify their FC SANs," said Ted Stinson, senior director, Business Operations, Symantec. "Enhancing our direct engineering interoperability efforts and resources with NetApp will enable NetApp FC SAN customers to more cost-effectively and efficiently manage their heterogeneous server and storage infrastructures." NetApp FC SAN infrastructures allow organizations to easily move and share storage resources across the enterprise, enabling them to achieve massive scalability with minimal complexity and without adding administrative overhead. NetApp FC SAN solutions help customers adapt to changing data center needs, achieve superior data and business application management, and experience the lowest TCO (1) (Total Cost of Ownership) The cost of using a computer. It includes the cost of the hardware, software and upgrades as well as the cost of the inhouse staff and/or consultants that provide training and technical support. See ROI. . This is made possible through instantaneous FC SAN provisioning and data recovery; leading 4Gb performance and support; and tight integration with director, switch, and host bus adapter See host adapter. (HBA (Host Bus Adapter) See host adapter. ) products. Plus NetApp enterprise software enables a host of cost-effective storage solutions such as compliance, archival, content management, and data security. For more information and technical details about NetApp FC SAN solutions, go to www.netapp.com/products/fcsan.html. NetApp FC SAN design and implementation services are also available and can assist customers in developing a well-documented design and detailed implementation plan when integrating NetApp FC SAN storage systems into existing IT environments. The service allows customers to achieve a smooth and efficient deployment, increases overall utilization, and, in most cases, provides near-zero downtime during integration. For more information on NetApp services, visit www.netapp.com/support. About NetApp Tech OnTap More information on this and other NetApp offerings is available through the NetApp Tech OnTap program, which includes a monthly newsletter with real-world best practices, tips and tools, behind the scenes engineering interviews, and more. Sign up now at www.netapp.com/go/techontap. About Network Appliance Network Appliance is a world leader in unified storage solutions for today's data-intensive enterprise. Since its inception in 1992, Network Appliance has delivered technology, product, and partner firsts that simplify data management. Information about Network Appliance[TM] solutions and services is available at www.netapp.com. NetApp and the Network Appliance logo are registered trademarks and Network Appliance is a trademark of Network Appliance, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. All other brands or products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders and should be treated as such. |
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