Feature/function matrix: Storage Resource Management (SRM) software

[1] Precise SRM, formerly known as W.Quinn SRM, is a division of Precise Software. Precise Software acquired W.Quinn Software in September 2001.

[2] Version numbers shown in the form "x.y" (such as 1.1 or 1.2, etc.). Third-level version numbers such as 1.2.1 are assumed to have no new major features.

[3] "Appliance" is a specialized management hardware/software solution. "Host" is a general-purpose computer that may run several different applications together.

[4] For ease of comparison, the component names shown here are generic names. Some vendors give different names to these components, for example, "agents" may be called "clients" or "managed hosts".

[5] Installation special features can include automated or scripted "push" installation of agents, automated server or agent upgrade, etc.

[6] When installed on a Microsoft SMS server, the installation can be propagated out to specified servers across the enterprise.

[7] Some hosts require installation of a small agent.

[8] Requires a dedicated, default PATROL User Account at installation. The PATROL Agent and the PATROL Console use the PATROL User Account.

[9] Installation of some products may require anti-virus software to be temporarily disabled, or some accounts/processes to be given special privileges.

[10] Precise SRM, formerly known as W.Quinn SRM, is a division of Precise Software. Precise Software acquired W.Quinn Software in September 2001.

[11] Space required for installation may vary depending on operating system. A variable amount of additional space may be required for event logs, etc.

[12] Minimum sizes are for Windows 2000. Solaris minimum disk requirements: Server - 450 MB, Client (agent) - 120 MB, Console - 100 MB.

[13] Higher amounts of RAM may be recommended depending on the number of components managed or other factors.

[14] Minimum sizes are for Windows 2000. Solaris minimum RAM requirements: Server - 196 MB, Client (agent) - 128 MB, Console - 128 MB.

[15] Minimum CPU speed may vary by operating system and processor type. Vendors often recommend a higher speed for optimal performance. Agents may be able to operate adequately at slower CPU speeds.

[16] Minimum CPU requirements are for SANs up to 128 switch ports. Larger SANs require faster CPUs and more memory and disk space. Consult the Release Notes for details.

[17] Precise SRM, formerly known as W.Quinn SRM, is a division of Precise Software. Precise Software acquired W.Quinn Software in September 2001.

[18] Some products may require specific operating system patches, service packs, etc. Consult product installation guide or release notes for details.

[19] Requires Windows 2000 console or SAK Web UI to manage any NT 4.0 machines.

[20] Planned for a future release.

[21] Precise SRM, formerly known as W.Quinn SRM, is a division of Precise Software. Precise Software acquired W.Quinn Software in September 2001.

[22] Optional web browser interface available, requiring Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher, or Netscape Navigator 4.76 or higher.

[23] The "VERITAS Enabled" program provides development partners with access to VERITAS APIs.

[24] Precise SRM, formerly known as W.Quinn SRM, is a division of Precise Software. Precise Software acquired W.Quinn Software in September 2001.

[25] User and file level reporting is expected to be integrated into SANPoint Control with the acquisition of NTP StorageReporter, announced in November 2002.

[26] Usage of the term "file" is equivalent to "data set" in mainframe environments.

[27] Size reporting can include size of individual files or aggregate size of files within a directory, file system, volume, server or other grouping.

[28] Grouping by application includes groups of all files, directories or other groupings that are associated with one particular application, across multiple host servers if necessary.

[29] Obsolete files are those that have not been accessed in a specified period of time.

[30] Orphaned files are those created by a person who has left the organization or by an application no longer used.

[31] Vulnerable files are those with no current backup copy.

[32] Wasted space indicates exact duplicates of one or more files.

[33] The "Top 10" refers to the ability to show the ten highest-ranking items in any of the reports (10 largest files, 10 most frequently accessed files, etc). Some solutions provide a different number (20, for example) and for some the specific number of items is customizable.

[34] File pointers or symbolic links are an entry in the file system that does not contain data but is a pointer to the data in an alternate location. UNIX systems refer to "symbolic links", Windows 2000/XP includes a similar feature called Distributed File System (DFS).

[35] Some operating systems can store files in an encrypted format.

[36] Some operating systems can store files in a compressed format.

[37] Some vendors make claims about how quickly their tool can scan a file system.

[38] Some vendors make claims about the size of their internal index relative to the number of files in the file system.

[39] Some SRM solutions can examine the contents of files to determine their actual type, even if they have been renamed.

[40] List pricing is not available from all vendors. Pricing terms may differ depending on specifics of sale.

[41] Licensing methods describe how the vendor prices and sells the software. Some sell by capacity managed, some by number of host servers managed, some by client-access-licenses, etc.

[42] "Business Hours" generally refers to Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The specific times and number of hours vary by vendor.