Novell Storage Manager
| Company type | Software |
|---|---|
| Industry | Computer software, Data management, Identity management |
| Founded | 2004 |
| Products | File storage lifecycle management software |
| Parent | Novell |
Novell Storage Manager is a system software solution introduced by Novell in 2004 that utilizes identity, policy, and directory triggers to automate comprehensive lifecycle management of file storage for both individual users and organizational units. By aligning storage administration with an organization's pre-existing identity framework, it facilitates centralized user management across all file servers as a single, cohesive resource instead of separate domains. Novell Storage Manager is included in the Novell File Management Suite.
How It Works
Storage allocation and management within Novell Storage Manager occur dynamically, reacting to directory events such as user account creation, group membership modifications, relocations, renaming, and deletions. When changes in the directory affect storage requirements or applicable policies, Storage Manager applies the relevant policy and modifies the file system accordingly.
The system's architecture is based on an identity- and policy-driven state machine model comprising Directory services, Storage policies, event monitors, a policy engine, agents, and Action objects. This framework manages synchronization delays in the directory and provides recovery mechanisms for failures related to network connectivity, target servers, or components of Storage Manager itself. Interrupted processes automatically continue from where they stopped once issues are resolved.
Reviews
Jon Toigo praised Novell Storage Manager as "a robust and smart approach to corralling user files into an organized and efficient management scheme," further labeling it "best in class" among the solutions he evaluated.
External links
- Novell Storage Manager: Product homepage – Overview, features, and technical details
- Novell Storage Manager: Support