Brocade announces Free Enterprise-Class Utility and Assessment Program
June 2008 by Emmanuelle Lamandé
Brocade announced a free downloadable utility and related assessment program to help customers address the explosive growth of file data stored across their distributed networks. Professionally developed and tested, Brocade File Insight is a reporting utility for Microsoft Windows administrators in charge of managing distributed file environments using Server Message Block (SMB)/Common Internet File System (CIFS) protocols.
File Insight was designed as an enterprise-class tool that provides a quick and simple way for administrators to obtain an overview of Windows file data by collecting file metadata and producing meaningful reports on file age, size, type, and other useful statistics gathered across a company’s diverse and distributed file storage environment.
Brocade File Insight differs from operating system tools in that it is able to report across heterogeneous SMB/CIFS-based storage environments. In addition, the utility is lightweight, easy to use, non-intrusive, and able to scan hundreds of thousands of files in just minutes. It is available now as both a self-assessment utility and as part of a streamlined Brocade File Insight Value Assessment engagement.
Utilizing the Brocade File Insight utility, Windows and storage solution vendors will be able to deliver valuable assessment services to their customers.
The Brocade File Insight Value Assessment adds the dimension of cost savings to the file environment analysis. The engagement helps customers interpret findings in their file environment and provides a detailed analysis report, including risk and cost analysis. Specific areas analyzed include capacity, growth trends, file characteristics (file ages, file types, file sizes), business continuity considerations, file systems cost, file systems risk, and compliance considerations.
– Availability
Brocade File Insight and the Brocade File Insight Value Assessment are available today.