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Softek Adds Linux Support to Enterprise Data Migration Software Suite

Posted on: Monday, 5 June 2006, 09:00 CDT

Softek(R) Storage Solutions, the leader in Nonstop Data Mobility(TM) software solutions, today announced expanded operating system support for its Softek Transparent Data Migration Facility (TDMF) data migration software, by adding new capabilities to move data in Linux-attached storage environments. New support for Linux completes Softek's array of supported operating systems within its Enterprise Data Migration product suite, to enable maximum value for IT and storage managers within large- and medium-sized enterprises.

Softek TDMF IP (Internet Protocol) supports version 3.x of the Red Hat Linux operating system, which represents the majority of Linux operating system deployments today. Softek also has become a member of the Red Hat Ready independent software vendor partner program. TDMF IP is the latest addition to Softek's Enterprise Data Migration suite, which as part of Softek's Nonstop Data Mobility solution set, is designed to reduce the cost, complexity and risk of moving data, while maximizing application availability.

According to Gartner research, "Linux has continued to progress beyond the edge of the network into applications in the middle and Web tiers, and has become increasingly visible in database roles. Linux is no longer a niche operating system environment. Users will have expanded options of creating a flexible architecture to pick best-of-breed technologies."(1)

"As businesses increasingly deploy Linux for mission-critical production-level applications, Softek TDMF IP will prove to be an invaluable data migration tool for storage replacement and consolidation projects, as well as for performance improvement activities," said Amena Ali, senior vice president of worldwide marketing and product strategy. "Adding Linux support is a logical next step in the expansion of our Nonstop Data Mobility solution offerings. This helps our customers more easily capitalize on the lower total cost of ownership advantages enabled by open-source operating systems running on Intel and RISC-based architectures."

Softek TDMF IP for Linux includes the company's popular and time-saving Common Console graphical user interface, which allows users to configure, monitor and manage multiple, concurrent heterogeneous migrations, from a single console. This is a particularly useful capability, especially in large enterprise environments where thousands of open systems servers are dispersed throughout the corporate infrastructure.

Softek TDMF IP is available through the company's direct sales force and distributed by its network of global channel partners.

About Softek TDMF IP

Softek TDMF IP enables long-distance data migrations for Red Hat Linux, Sun Solaris, IBM AIX and HP-UX-attached storage, as well as for long-distance and local data migrations in Windows 2003 Server, Windows 2000 and Windows NT environments. Softek TDMF has been the de-facto gold standard for data migration for more than 10 years.

About Softek

Softek(R) provides Nonstop Data Mobility(TM) software that enables a simple and unified approach to moving live data - over any distance, regardless of server platform or storage array vendor. Our Nonstop Data Mobility(TM) solutions reduce the cost, complexity and risk of moving data, thereby increasing application availability and providing customers greater choice.

Since 1996, the majority of Fortune 1000 companies have turned to Softek to move petabytes of data.

Softek Storage Solutions Corporation is an independent software company based in Northern Virginia. Partners include EMC, Fujitsu, HDS, HP, IBM and Sun, in addition to distributors and resellers worldwide. For further information, visit www.softek.com.

Softek and TDMF are registered trademarks, and Nonstop Data Mobility is a trademark, of Softek Storage Solutions Corp. All other products, services and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.

(1) "Predicts 2006: The Effects of Open-Source Software on the IT Software Industry;" Gartner; Nov. 28, 2005; Mark Driver, George J. Weiss.

Source: Business Wire

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