Tek-Tools Ships Storage Profiler Version 2.4; Storage Resource Management Solution Delivers DNS and Uptime Monitoring For Heterogeneous Storage Environments.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 6, 2002 Tek-Tools, Inc., a recognized innovator in enterprise storage resource management (SRM (1) (Storage Resource Management) The management of the storage resources in an organization in order to avoid duplication of files and to determine space utilization across all servers. ), today announced the availability of version 2.4 of its flagship Storage Profiler application. The new version boosts Storage Profiler to a new level of performance. Version 2.4 has added functionality for DNS (Domain Name System) A system for converting host names and domain names into IP addresses on the Internet or on local networks that use the TCP/IP protocol. For example, when a Web site address is given to the DNS either by typing a URL in a browser or behind the monitoring, Uptime Monitoring, Scheduled Reports, Duplicate Files and Enterprise Reports. Storage Profiler's new DNS monitor is a near real-time tool allowing the user to monitor DNS hosts for availability. It relies on common TCP (1) (Transmission Control Protocol) The reliable transport protocol within the TCP/IP protocol suite. TCP ensures that all data arrive accurately and 100% intact at the other end. commands to monitor the hosts and retrieve statistical data. The DNS monitor can be used for any host, even if it's not a DNS server A dedicated server or a service within a server that provides DNS name resolution in an IP network. It turns names for Web sites and network resources into numeric IP addresses. DNS servers are used in large companies, in all ISPs and within the DNS system in the Internet, a vital service . The monitor requires no agents on the remote hosts and will display a near real-time console that shows all the hosts' status via an easy to read color-coded table. The console also displays the trace path information gathered for each host. The DNS monitor is capable of sending email notifications on different formats (email, Web phone, PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) A handheld computer for managing contacts, appointments and tasks. It typically includes a name and address database, calendar, to-do list and note taker, which are the functions in a personal information manager (see PIM). , pager) for different situations, and can run reports such as hosts uptime/downtime, response times, peak times and trace path information. In addition to the DNS Monitor, Storage Profiler v2.4 offers the following features and business advantages: -- Uptime reports track how much time a host is up and running over a period of time by host or OS in an IT environment. -- Scheduled reports allow businesses to pre-set times and conditions under which a report will automatically be generated and delivered via email, pager, PDA or Web phone. -- Duplicate file capability allows IT organizations to identify large duplicated files across the enterprise. -- Enterprise reports allow managers and administrators to see storage, user and file types across hosts, OS and groups. "Storage Profiler version 2.4 extends the solution's capabilities beyond traditional SRM capabilities with the addition of the DNS and Uptime Monitor," said Ken Barth, President/CEO of Tek-Tools. "Organizations don't often have the same environment or configuration, so we have approached the development of our product with the goals of optimizing businesses' complex storage environments and providing the data companies need to make intelligent decisions about their infrastructure." Storage Profiler v2.4 is available now. Pricing information and customer references are available upon request. The application runs on Sun Solaris, 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. NT and 2000, Linux, Novell NetWare (operating system, networking) Novell NetWare - Novell, Inc.'s proprietary networking operating system for the IBM PC. NetWare uses the IPX/SPX, NetBEUI or TCP/IP network protocols. It supports MS-DOS, Microsoft Windows, OS/2, Macintosh and Unix clients. , 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 , 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. , AIX (Advanced Interactive eXecutive) IBM's Unix-based operating system which runs on its Intellistation workstations and pSeries, p5, iSeries and i5 server families. and Oracle. About Storage Profiler Storage Profiler is completely Web-based, enabling proactive, location-independent monitoring of critical storage resources within multi-vendor enterprise networks including Solaris, Windows, NetWare, EMC (1) (EMC Corporation, Hopkinton, MA, www.emc.com) The leading supplier of storage products for midrange computers and mainframes. Founded in 1979 by Richard J. Egan and Roger Marino, EMC has developed advanced storage and retrieval technologies for the world's largest companies. , Network Appliance and more. Storage Profiler's off-the-shelf reports highlight anomalies and trends in usage, performance, backup operations and inventory distribution, delivering the information that managers need in order to fine-tune IT processes and allocate storage resources for maximum efficiency. About Tek-Tools Tek-Tools, Inc. is a recognized leader in enterprise storage resource management (SRM). Tek-Tools' Storage Profiler Suite, which began shipping in 2001, empowers enterprises to reduce operational expenses, maximize their storage investment and lower total cost of ownership. Tek-Tools' mission is to address "where storage and networking meet" by delivering easy-to-use, quality products that provide organizations with tangible economic return. Headquarters are located at 4319 Alpha Road, in Dallas, Texas 75244; 972/980-2890, or visit the Website at www.tek-tools.com. "Storage Profiler" and "Where Storage and Networking Meet(TM)" are trademarks of Tek-Tools, Inc. All other trademarks and registered trademarks in this document are the properties of their respective owners. |
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