In the
modern business world, information is power. The organization,
availability, and accessibility of information shape the success of
businesses. Yet, data is often isolated in islands or information,
segmented by incompatible platforms and operating systems. What is
needed is an open systems solution for sharing data across the
enterprise regardless of its source or its destination.
TotalNET Advanced Server (TAS), by LSI Logic Storage Systems, Inc.
delivers in a heterogeneous environment. Its advanced technology
empowers businesses through the delivery of enterprise-wide
interoperability, transforming distributed computing environments into
stable, unified networks. Information resources on TAS enabled servers
or arrays become accessible and shared by all users, regardless of
native operating system.
TAS uses the power of UNIX - reliability, availability and scalability
to extend interoperability beyond that offered by traditional NAS
solutions. TAS doesn’t require dedicated hardware, a proprietary file
system, or limit interoperability to one or two supported platforms.
Instead, TAS enables NT, W2K, Novell and Mac
desktops to transparently share files and resources without NFS or
FTP protocols.
In the search for an interoperability solution, businesses have many
options. For complete interoperability, comprehensive network services,
and advanced system performance, there is only one solution - TotalNET
Advanced Server.
TotalNET
Benefits:
·
Transparent to the
Desktop
- TAS broadcasts itself as an SMB server so users do not need to know UNIX
to use UNIX file and printer resources nor do they need special training.
In fact, NT or W2K users can browse TAS server resources just like they
browse other SMB servers.
·
Investment Protection
-
TAS extends the life of existing computing investments as new technology
is introduced and facilitates migration between PC -based OS platforms.
·
A Single
Information Store
-
TAS allows PC and UNIX users to easily access and share a single copy of
data and applications on TAS enabled storage without FTP.
·
Server-Centric Design –
TAS is installed and managed at the server, so no desktop modules are
required and the desktop is never touched.
·
Portability –
the TAS/SAN package is a true Open Systems solution that runs on all
major UNIX Operating Systems, (Solaris, AIX, HPUX and IRIX).
·
Centralized Management-
the GUI tools in the TAS/SAN solution reduce the administrative costs of
managing system operations, ACLs, volume creation and storage
allocation.
Remote
Print Services -
TAS users can manage printing from one server to NT, NetWare, UNIX, & network
printers.
·
Authentication –
TAS authenticates users from Active Directory, Active Directory 2003,
Kerberos or LDAP user directories.
What can TotalNET do for you?
TotalNET Advanced
Server offers services beyond simple file and printer sharing across a
heterogeneous Information Enterprise. TAS clients have used TAS in
projects for:
·
File and Print
Sharing
– TAS enables
transparent file sharing between NT, W2K, Apple and MAC desktop users.
Server Consolidation
–
a single TAS enabled server can emulate multiple PC file and print
servers, reducing hardware and administrative costs through file server,
print server and storage consolidation.
PC Operating System
or Directory Migration –
user shares on a TAS enabled server can be easily migrated to new OS
systems or authentication schemes.
NAS/SAN
Convergence
–
TAS enabled servers can access data partitioned and stored on SAN arrays
without an investment in additional hardware.
Configuration Management
- TAS has been the preferred PC/UNIX
interoperability solution for
IBM
Rational's ClearCase product since 1998.
If you want to know more ....
Contact Integrated Platforms, Inc. Sales Department at 1-866-770-0215,
email IPI at
sales@ipi-site.com
or visit LSI Logic's Website at
http://www.lsilogic.com.
