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  PRODUCT NAME: Advanced File System Utilities,    SPD 44.52.08
                Version 4.0E


  DESCRIPTION

  Advanced File System Utilities is a layered product for
  DIGITAL[TM] 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.

  The Advanced File System Utilities provides added performance-
  tuning capabilities. The online 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.



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  Advanced File System Utilities,                   SPD 44.52.08
  Version 4.0E

  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, 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 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

  o Japanese localization subsets which are available in Version
    4.0E and later releases


  HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS

  The Advanced File System Utilities operates on any supported
  Alpha CPU with DIGITAL UNIX, Version 4.0E 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).














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  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

    Japanese Localization GUI      0         1      661

    Japanese Localization
       Agent                       1         0       27

    Total                         31        71     8888

  These counts refer to the disk space required in these file
  systems. 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 4.0E 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.



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  RELATED SOFTWARE

  DIGITAL StorageWorks Software Package

  The DIGITAL StorageWorks[TM] Software package includes two key
  storage 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. Please refer to SPD
  51.24.xx for further details about Logical Storage Manager.

  DIGITAL StorageWorks Software PLUS Package

  The DIGITAL StorageWorks Software PLUS Package 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. A single server version of NetWorker is
  included with the operating system. The separately licensed
  software product for DIGITAL UNIX offers network backups,
  cluster support (client and server), jukebox support, database
  backup, archiving, hierarchical storage management and
  heterogeneous clients. 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 Production Server

  The DIGITAL UNIX TruCluster[TM] Production Server provides high-
  performance, highly available, and scalable database services,
  with applications such as the Oracle[R] Parallel Server. 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.

  TruCluster Available Server

  The DIGITAL UNIX TruCluster Available Server is an environment
  for providing a quick recovery, failover (high availability)
  environment for many UNIX applications, including standard


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  database products, NFS[R], printers, and network login. The
  functionality of the Available Server is included in the
  TruCluster Production Server. Please refer to SPD 44.17.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 Associated
  Products 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.


  ORDERING INFORMATION

  Software Licenses: QL-0EGA*-AA
  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.







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  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.

  [R]  NFS is a registered trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc.

  [R]  Oracle is a registered trademark of Oracle Corporation.

  [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.

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       employees, customers, and the community.

       Printed in U.S.A. Copyright 1998 Digital Equipment
       Corporation. All rights reserved.























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