DIGITAL Software Product Description _________________________________________________________________ PRODUCT NAME: Advanced File System Utilities, SPD 44.52.06 Version 4.0C DESCRIPTION Advanced File System Utilities is a layered product for DIGITAL UNIX[R] systems. It consists of several management utilities that extend the capabilities of the Advanced File System. (The Advanced File System is bundled with DIGITAL UNIX; refer to SPD 41.61.xx.) The Utilities enables you to: o Spend less time managing file systems o Improve performance o Keep your data on line during routine maintenance o Extend the capacity of files and file systems The modern design of the Advanced File System (AdvFS) Utilities (and the underlying Advanced File System) provides greater configuration flexibility and reduces the amount of time required to manage file systems. The physical storage layer is managed independently of the directory layer. As storage needs change, file systems can be resized on line, by adding or removing disks, without disrupting users. A trashcan feature allows users to reclaim accidentally deleted files without requiring intervention by the operations staff. The AdvFS Utilities includes a Motif[R]-based graphical user interface (GUI) enabling system administrators to visually manage the file system. File systems can even be managed remotely using TCP/IP and UDP. The graphical displays, menus, and online help make it easy to perform AdvFS operations such as creating file systems, adding and removing volumes, and making clones to assist with online backup. Alerts turn icons red to quickly bring trouble to your attention. The AdvFS GUI is integrated with the Common Desktop Environment (CDE), which it uses for launching and for running online help. The GUI is also integrated with the optional Performance Manager (PM) product. File system metrics are passed from AdvFS to PM. September 1997 Advanced File System Utilities, SPD 44.52.06 Version 4.0C The Advanced File System Utilities provides added performance-tuning capabilities. The online defragment command improves file access peformance by gathering together file portions that have been stored in separate locations on the storage media. The online capacity balance command balances the percentage of free space among the volumes in a multivolume file domain. System administrators can also manually spread the I/O load and freely move files among multiple disks in a single file domain without affecting the file directory tree, file names, or active applications. Advanced File System Utilities extends system availability by providing access to online data during routine maintenance. The cloning feature allows you to create a read-only snapshot of a fileset while the system is on line and then read the clone while users and applications are accessing the data in the original fileset. System administrators can also add and remove volumes, defragment files, and balance space usage in file domains, all while the data remains on line and in use. The following list summarizes the features of the Advanced File System Utilities: o Motif-based graphical user interface for increased ease of use and efficiency in managing file systems o Online addition and removal of disks to expand or contract the file system o Multi-disk support and disk spanning for large file systems o The defragment command to maintain optimal performance o The capacity balance command to equalize storage space across multiple volumes o Fileset cloning o File undelete (using trashcans) o File migration between disks while the file is in use o Remote management via TCP/IP and UDP o Provides an SNMP agent for configuration monitoring HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS The Advanced File System Utilities operates on any supported Alpha CPU with DIGITAL UNIX Version 4.0 or later. There are no restrictions on the disk devices supported beyond the valid configurations defined in the DIGITAL UNIX Version 4.0 or later Software Product Description (SPD 41.61.xx). 2 Advanced File System Utilities, SPD 44.52.06 Version 4.0C DISK SPACE REQUIREMENTS Disk Space in Kilobytes Required for Use root /var /usr Advanced File System Utilities 0 0 300 Reference Pages (Man Pages) 0 0 100 Graphical User Interface (GUI) 30 20 7000 Agent 0 50 800 Total 30 70 8200 These counts refer to the disk space required on the system disk. The sizes are approximate; actual sizes may vary depending on the user's system environment, configuration, and software options. SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS o DIGITAL UNIX Operating System, Version 4.0 or later o Advanced File System o CDE Minimum Runtime Environment o A graphic workstation is required to support the GUI. "XTERM" hardware devices are not supported. SOFTWARE LICENSING This software is furnished under the licensing provisions of Digital Equipment Corporation's Standard Terms and Conditions. For more information about DIGITAL licensing terms and policies, contact your local DIGITAL office or your DIGITAL authorized reseller. License Management Facility Support This layered product supports the DIGITAL UNIX License Management Facility. License units for this product are allocated on an Unlimited System Use basis. For more information on the License Management Facility, refer to the DIGITAL UNIX Operating System Software Product Description (SPD 41.61.xx) or the DIGITAL UNIX documentation. RELATED SOFTWARE DIGITAL StorageWorks[TM] Software The DIGITAL StorageWorks Software package includes two key storage 3 Advanced File System Utilities, SPD 44.52.06 Version 4.0C products: Logical Storage Manager and Advanced File System Utilities. StorageWorks Software delivers high availability, configuration flexibility on line, optimal file system performance, and data protection. DIGITAL StorageWorks Software PLUS StorageWorks Software PLUS includes StorageWorks Software with the addition of the leading UNIX storage management backup software NetWorker Save and Restore. StorageWorks Software PLUS additionally delivers leadership data protection, online backup, automated scheduling, robust media management, and user-initiated backup/restore. NetWorker Client Support NetWorker Client Support provides the ability to save and restore file systems. NetWorker is a separately licensed software product for DIGITAL UNIX. Please refer to SPD 50.98.xx for further details. Logical Storage Manager DIGITAL UNIX Logical Storage Manager is an integrated, host-based solution for data storage management, providing striping, mirroring, and a graphical user interface that allows data storage management functions to be performed on line. The Logical Storage Manager is a separately licensed software product for DIGITAL UNIX. Please refer to SPD 51.24.xx for further details. TruCluster[TM] The DIGITAL UNIX TruCluster product suite provides a high-performance, highly available, and scalable operating environment. This suite of products consists of Production Server Software, Available Server Software, and MEMORY CHANNEL Software. The DIGITAL UNIX TruCluster suite of products are separately licensed. Please refer to SPD 63.92.xx for further details. Performance Manager Performance Manager for DIGITAL UNIX is a management application that centralizes the monitoring of UNIX system performance information for a network of systems. A single instance of Performance Manager for DIGITAL UNIX can monitor resources for many systems and alert the user when problems arise. Performance Manager is a separately licensed software product for DIGITAL UNIX. Please refer to SPD 46.97.xx for further details. GROWTH CONSIDERATIONS The minimum hardware and software requirements for any future version of this product may be different from the requirements for the current version. DISTRIBUTION MEDIA This product is distributed on the DIGITAL UNIX Complementary Product CD-ROM, which is included in the DIGITAL UNIX Operating System CD-ROM kit (QA-MT4AA-H8). A software license is required to use this product. 4 Advanced File System Utilities, SPD 44.52.06 Version 4.0C This product is also distributed as part of the DIGITAL UNIX Alpha Software Library Package CD-ROM kit (QA-054AA-H8). A software license is required to use this product. ORDERING INFORMATION Software Licenses: QL-0EGA*-AA DIGITAL UNIX Alpha Software Library Package: QA-054AA-H8 Software Documentation (hardcopy): QA-0EGAA-GZ StorageWorks Software for DIGITAL UNIX: QB-5RXA-*A StorageWorks Software PLUS for DIGITAL UNIX: QB-5RYA-*A Software Product Services: QT-0EGA*-** * Denotes variant fields. For additional information on available licenses, services, and media, refer to the appropriate price book. SOFTWARE PRODUCT SERVICES A variety of service options are available from DIGITAL. For more information, contact your local DIGITAL office or your DIGITAL authorized reseller. SOFTWARE WARRANTY Warranty for this software product is provided by DIGITAL with the purchase of a license for the product as defined in the Software Warranty Addendum of this SPD. The above information is valid at time of release. Please contact your local DIGITAL office for the most up-to-date information. [R]UNIX is a registered trademark in the United States and other countries, licensed exclusively through X/Open Company Ltd. [R]Motif is a registered trademark of Open Software Foundation, Inc. [TM] The DIGITAL Logo, DEC, DIGITAL, StorageWorks and TruCluster are trademarks of Digital Equipment Corporation. DIGITAL believes the information in this publication is accurate as of its publication date; such information is subject to change without notice. DIGITAL is not responsible for any inadvertent errors. DIGITAL conducts its business in a manner that conserves the environment and protects the safety and health of its employees, customers, and the community. Printed in U.S.A. Copyright 1997 Digital Equipment Corporation. All rights reserved. 5