Pegasus Releases InveStore 4.0 For Microsoft Windows.Business/Technology Editors SAN RAMON San Ramon (Spanish for "Saint Raymond") may refer to one of the following places:
Pegasus Disk Technologies, a leading provider of storage management software solutions for archiving and managing critical user data on removable optical storage devices today announced today the release of InveStore(TM) 4.0 Enterprise Storage Management Software as the first in a series of major new releases providing storage management, SAN, and NAS (1) See network access server. (2) (Network Attached Storage) A specialized file server that connects to the network. A NAS device contains a slimmed-down operating system and a file system and processes only I/O requests by supporting the popular support for archive and back-up applications. InveStore 4.0 is an easy to implement software solution for managing storage devices under Windows NT and 2000. It provides Explorer like functionality, while maintaining compatibility and support for the historical media and devices that are used for storage management. It also provides for the ability to expand single-volume limitations, spanning multiple volumes for increased data archival capability. InveStore 4.0 goes beyond the current model, providing greater functionality and enterprise level control of the data storage system and its individual components. InveStore 4.0 will begin shipping the end of March. "By plugging directly into the 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 module, InveStore 4.0 eliminates the need for a proprietary GUI (Graphical User Interface) A graphics-based user interface that incorporates movable windows, icons and a mouse. The ability to resize application windows and change style and size of fonts are the significant advantages of a GUI vs. a character-based interface. . This presents users with a standard look and feel for system management," says Roy Slicker President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Pegasus Disk Technologies. "By utilizing the MMC See MultiMediaCard and Microsoft Management Console. , the user is operating within a standard framework, eliminating the need for extensive training for storage server and network applications management. Additionally, ISV's and OEM's with their own MMC snap-ins reside in the same framework as the Pegasus management console, providing a unified look and feel and single point of access to all application and management tools." InveStore 4.0 provides for the following additional functionality: -- User can now access and manage multiple similar or different media type storage servers remotely from anywhere on the network, Intranet or Internet. -- Volume sets can span storage libraries. There are three types of volume sets - fixed, manually extendable and automatically extendable. There are also built-in algorithms that help prevent files from spanning surfaces whenever possible. -- Detailed property screens for viewing specific information relative storage management properties such as cache management. -- A developer's interface to provide ease of integration into existing applications using Microsoft's Components Object Module/Distributed Components Object Module. COM/DCOM provides for network access and also provides for flexible security options. -- Error recovery processing system alerts the user to error conditions and can take the appropriate action, such as paging the systems administrator. -- InveStore 4.0 incorporates the 32-bit multi-tasking functionality of Windows for improved performance and systems throughput. -- The Pegasus file system for archive WORM media provides redundant directories for added security of stored data. -- Multiple file system support. Supports industry standard and 3rd party formats. About Pegasus Pegasus Disk Technologies, Inc., headquartered in San Ramon, CA develops archive management software for optical, CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). and DVD DVD: see digital versatile disc. DVD in full digital video disc or digital versatile disc Type of optical disc. The DVD represents the second generation of compact-disc (CD) technology. devices from leading manufacturers. Founded in 1988, Pegasus has developed long-term strategic partnerships with leading developer ISVs and OEMs that use its products to manage storage devices within their applications. Pegasus is located at 2333 San Ramon Valley The San Ramon Valley is a region in Contra Costa County and Alameda County, California, east of Oakland. The cities of Danville, San Ramon, Alamo, and Walnut Creek are located in the valley. Links
Note to Editors: InveStore is a trademark of Pegasus Disk Technologies. Windows NT and Windows 2000 are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp. |
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