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DataCore Builds on Windows Server 2003 Storage Features in Latest SANsymphony™ Release

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. (June 4, 2003) — DataCore Software, a leading provider of enterprise-class, open storage networking software, today announced new features in its SANsymphony™ storage management platform made possible by integration with Microsoft Windows Server 2003. DataCore's adoption of Microsoft Corp.'s latest server operating system, Windows Server 2003, ensures that the enterprise-class network storage services, consolidation and automation features in Powered by DataCore™ environments take full advantage of the SAN friendly enhancements of the Windows Server 2003 platform.

The latest version of SANsymphony adheres to the enhanced storage features in Windows Server 2003 including Virtual Disk Service (VDS), Volume Shadow Copy Services (VSS), and Multi-path I/O (MPIO) and goes further by appearing as a well-behaved pool of tiered storage resources to Microsoft Exchange, SQL Server, similar Windows-based applications, and Internet Information Services (IIS). System administrators will benefit from a standard methodology for invoking storage configuration, space allocation and data replication services across the entire spectrum of workloads and storage devices.

"With Windows Server 2003, Microsoft is providing improved data availability and storage management, helping customers reduce the costs and complexities of storage," said Rakesh Narasimhan, general manager of the Enterprise Storage Division at Microsoft. "By integrating with the new storage innovations of Windows Server 2003, DataCore products provide customers with optimum control over mission-critical storage environments."

"We've always promoted clean interfaces between storage consumers and storage providers that remove the idiosyncrasies of applications and hardware from the storage management equation. Microsoft's approach with Windows Server 2003 does just that -- making it the most SAN-aware operating environment out there," said Ziya Aral, chief technology officer at DataCore. "Having come from the UNIX world, it's clear to me that the latest Windows release is also the most robust and most agile platform on which to host enterprise-class storage control."

DataCore's SANsymphony 5.2 release available this summer provides comprehensive support for Windows Server 2003 including:

VDS integration into DataCore's auto provisioning features. VDS implements a single, uniform interface for software volume management, LUN masking and device allocation in a SAN. Many of the virtual volume characteristics can be established directly from the Windows host or centrally managed from the SANsymphony console.

VSS integration into SANsymphony SAN-wide shadow copy functions. VSS provides an intelligent infrastructure for creating point-in-time copies (shadow copies) of single volume or multiple volumes. This simplifies management and improves reliability for a new generation of powerful Windows-based applications.

MPIO integration with SANsymphony alternate pathing facilities. Whether configured centrally from the SANsymphony console or at each Windows host, MPIO enables diversely routed paths from the application to storage to circumvent single points of failure.

VSS, VDS and MPIO support for existing intelligent and unintelligent storage devices. Many of these valuable hardware resources cannot be retrofitted to directly interface with the latest Windows Server 2003 enhancements. Instead, SANsymphony takes the appropriate action to satisfy the request at the network layer, independent of the underlying hardware.

Windows Server 2003 as the operating system for SANsymphony Storage Domain Servers. Powered by DataCore SANs can take immediate advantage of the improved availability, manageability and scalability of the underlying platform.

Support for all of SANsymphony's advanced storage functions for Windows Server 2003-based hosts attached to the SAN. Among these are consolidated storage management for distributed resources, synchronous and asynchronous replication between dissimilar devices, self-regulating SAN quality of service, secure volume allocation, non-disruptive storage upgrades, and performance acceleration through network caching.

Customers deploying Powered by DataCore SANs on a foundation of Microsoft Windows Server 2003 fully utilize their storage assets and gain the flexibility to select disk arrays, host bus adapters and network switches without regard to proprietary restrictions. As importantly, they can make optimal use of the best price-performance storage options without sacrificing functionality or availability.

About DataCore Software
DataCore Software Corporation's award-winning software automates and consolidates storage management for enterprise customers worldwide, significantly reducing their costs and increasing the return on investment from information technology assets. The company's SANsymphony™ software sets the standard for open storage networking platforms, supporting all major brands of disk arrays and operating systems. It is available and supported through major OEMs, system integrators and resellers. DataCore is privately held with corporate headquarters in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. For international office locations and more information, call (877) 780-5111 or visit www.datacore.com.

DataCore, the DataCore logo, Powered by DataCore, ROI Street Smarts, SANsymphony, SANcentral, SANcollege and SANvantage are trademarks or registered trademarks of DataCore Software Corporation. Other DataCore product or service names or logos referenced herein are trademarks of DataCore Software Corporation. All other products, services and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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