VERITAS Releases Version 3.1 of VERITAS Volume Manager

VERITAS Software Corporation, the data availability company, introduced version 3.1 of VERITAS Volume Manager and its new option VERITAS FastResync, featuring better methods for managing and analyzing data across enterprise storage environments. VERITAS FastResync creates and manipulates mirrored copies of databases and other critical application data online. This new feature combines with other VERITAS Volume Manager enhancements to give large organizations greater control over mission-critical information.

"The ability to split and analyze large volumes of data has traditionally only been available using high-end expensive hardware solutions," said Dennis Martin, analyst, Evaluator Group. "With the release of the VERITAS FastResync on version 3.1 of VERITAS Volume Manager, companies now have a cost-effective solution for manipulating massive volumes of data, which will redefine how organizations deploy technology to extend their competitive advantage."

Streamlining Mirror Resynchronization VERITAS FastResync is designed to help organizations managing large data-sets in online and offline environments by enabling rapid creation and manipulation of mirrored copies of databases and critical application data. This new capability is ideal for decision-support environments, data replication, batch processing, data warehousing or other applications that are typically performed offline to negate their impact on production servers. VERITAS FastResync streamlines mirror resynchronization at a fraction of the cost of hardware-based solutions by continually tracking changes made whenever the mirror copy is offline. The option exclusively reapplies updates to a mirror copy whenever the mirror is reattached to the original data volume.

"VERITAS Volume Manager is ideal for maximizing application uptime, especially for fast-paced Internet-surge economies," said Prashant Dholakia, vice president, Foundation Product Group, VERITAS Software. "Within enterprise storage environments, VERITAS Volume Manager is recognized as a 'must have' data availability solution for its management and availability capabilities across heterogeneous storage devices."

Additional enhancements to the latest release of VERITAS Volume Manager, including a new multi-host graphical user interface (GUI), help provide the foundation for storage management solutions employing SAN, clustering, replication and traditional backup environments.

Hot-relocation Feature Maximizes Data Availability An improved "hot-relocation" feature within version 3.1 of VERITAS Volume Manager utilizes hot storage pools online, which ensures data availability. During a system I/O failure, VERITAS Volume Manager's hot-relocation feature relocates the trouble spot on the disk to a location where data is accessible to users. After the faulty disk is replaced, customers can return the data configuration back to its original state, using a new "unrelocate" feature while the system remains online. VERITAS Volume Manager ensures that performance-critical applications, such as online transaction processing, ebusiness and Web-serving environments, are not interrupted.

Multiple Host Management Leads GUI Improvements VERITAS Volume Manager's Java-based GUI received several improvements designed to streamline management tasks across Sun Solaris and HP-UX environments. Administrators may now manage multiple host systems from a single console, which further centralizes management of storage resources. A new feature called Object View provides a hierarchical view of disk-group configurations, allowing administrators to "drag and drop" subdisk objects, which simplifies configuration tasks. Additionally, a "read-only" mode on the GUI acts as a security measure against unauthorized commands and human error, building a greater level of protection into the administrative function.

Pricing and Availability

Version 3.1 of VERITAS Volume Manager supports Solaris and HP-UX environments and will be available in August 2000. Prices start at $2,995. The VERITAS FastResync option will be available in August 2000 with prices starting at $2,995. VERITAS Volume Manager is available directly from VERITAS Software through its network of authorized Team VERITAS Advantage VARs and through a worldwide network of OEM partners. For more information about VERITAS Volume Manager, please contact the Company's North American sales headquarters office at: 400 International Parkway, Heathrow, FL 32746; 800-327-2232; 407-531-7501 or FAX: 407-531-7730.

About VERITAS Software

VERITAS Software Corporation provides essential data availability software solutions that enable customers to protect and access their business-critical data for Business Without Interruption. The Company's corporate headquarters is located at 1600 Plymouth Street, Mountain View, CA 94043. Telephone: 650-335-8000. Fax: 650-335-8050. Email: vx-sales@veritas.com. WWW site: www.veritas.com.

Contact VERITAS Software, Phil Nash, Public Relations, phil.nash@veritas.com, 407-531-7360.