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These excerpts taken from the CVLT 10-K filed May 19, 2009.
Technology
 
Our Common Technology Engine serves as a major differentiator versus our competitors’ data management software products. Our Common Technology Engine’s unique indexing, cataloging, data movement, media management and policy technologies are the source of the performance, scale, management, cost of ownership benefits and seamless interoperability inherent in all of our data management software applications. Additional options enable content search, data encryption and auditing features to support data discovery and compliance requirements. Each of these applications shares a common architecture consisting of three core components:


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intelligent agent software, data movement software and command and control software. These components may be installed on a single host server, or each may be distributed over many servers in a global network. Additionally, the modularity of our software provides deployment flexibility. The ability to share storage resources across multiple data management applications provides easier data management and lower total cost of ownership. We participate in industry standards groups and activities that we believe will have a direct bearing on the data management software market.
 
Our software architecture consists of integrated software components that are grouped together to form a CommCell. Components of a CommCell are as follows:
 
  •  one CommServe;
 
  •  one or more MediaAgents; and
 
  •  one or more iDataAgents.
 
Each highly scalable CommCell may be configured to reflect a customer’s geographic, organizational or application environment. Multiple CommCells can be aggregated into a single, centralized view for policy-based management across a customer’s local or global information technology environment.
 
  •  CommServe.  The CommServe acts as the command and control center of the CommCell and handles all requests for activity between MediaAgent and iDataAgent components. The CommServe contains the centralized event and job managers and the index catalog. This database includes information about where data resides, such as the library, media and content of data. The centralized event manager logs all events, providing unified notification of important events. The job manager automates and monitors all jobs across the CommCell.
 
  •  MediaAgent.  The MediaAgent is a media independent module that is responsible for managing the movement of data between the iDataAgents and the physical storage devices. Our MediaAgents communicate with a broad range of storage devices, generating an index for use by each of our software applications. The MediaAgent software supports most storage devices, including automated magnetic tape libraries, tape stackers and loaders, standalone tape drives and magnetic storage devices, magneto-optical libraries, virtual tape libraries, DVD-RAM and CD-RW devices.
 
  •  iDataAgent.  The iDataAgent is a software module that resides on the server or other computing device and controls the data being protected, replicated, migrated or archived, often referred to simply as the “client” software. iDataAgents communicate with most open and network file systems and enterprise relational databases and applications, such as Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft SharePoint, Notes Domino Server, GroupWise, Oracle, Informix, Sybase, DB2 and SAP, to generate application aware indexes pertinent to granular recovery of application objects. The agent software contains the logic necessary to extract (or recover) data and send it to (or receive it from) the MediaAgent software.
 
Technology


 



Our Common Technology Engine serves as a major differentiator
versus our competitors’ data management software products.
Our Common Technology Engine’s unique indexing, cataloging,
data movement, media management and policy technologies are the
source of the performance, scale, management, cost of ownership
benefits and seamless interoperability inherent in all of our
data management software applications. Additional options enable
content search, data encryption and auditing features to support
data discovery and compliance requirements. Each of these
applications shares a common architecture consisting of three
core components:





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intelligent agent software, data movement software and command
and control software. These components may be installed on a
single host server, or each may be distributed over many servers
in a global network. Additionally, the modularity of our
software provides deployment flexibility. The ability to share
storage resources across multiple data management applications
provides easier data management and lower total cost of
ownership. We participate in industry standards groups and
activities that we believe will have a direct bearing on the
data management software market.


 



Our software architecture consists of integrated software
components that are grouped together to form a CommCell.
Components of a CommCell are as follows:


 




































  • 
one CommServe;
 
  • 
one or more MediaAgents; and
 
  • 
one or more iDataAgents.


 



Each highly scalable CommCell may be configured to reflect a
customer’s geographic, organizational or application
environment. Multiple CommCells can be aggregated into a single,
centralized view for policy-based management across a
customer’s local or global information technology
environment.


 




































  • 
CommServe.  The CommServe acts as the command
and control center of the CommCell and handles all requests for
activity between MediaAgent and iDataAgent components. The
CommServe contains the centralized event and job managers and
the index catalog. This database includes information about
where data resides, such as the library, media and content of
data. The centralized event manager logs all events, providing
unified notification of important events. The job manager
automates and monitors all jobs across the CommCell.
 
  • 
MediaAgent.  The MediaAgent is a media
independent module that is responsible for managing the movement
of data between the iDataAgents and the physical storage
devices. Our MediaAgents communicate with a broad range of
storage devices, generating an index for use by each of our
software applications. The MediaAgent software supports most
storage devices, including automated magnetic tape libraries,
tape stackers and loaders, standalone tape drives and magnetic
storage devices, magneto-optical libraries, virtual tape
libraries, DVD-RAM and CD-RW devices.
 
  • 
iDataAgent.  The iDataAgent is a software
module that resides on the server or other computing device and
controls the data being protected, replicated, migrated or
archived, often referred to simply as the “client”
software. iDataAgents communicate with most open and network
file systems and enterprise relational databases and
applications, such as Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft SharePoint,
Notes Domino Server, GroupWise, Oracle, Informix, Sybase, DB2
and SAP, to generate application aware indexes pertinent to
granular recovery of application objects. The agent software
contains the logic necessary to extract (or recover) data and
send it to (or receive it from) the MediaAgent software.


 




These excerpts taken from the CVLT 10-K filed May 16, 2008.
Technology
 
Our Common Technology Engine serves as a major differentiator versus our competitors’ data management software products. Our Common Technology Engine’s unique indexing, cataloging, data movement, media management and policy technologies are the source of the performance, scale, management, cost of ownership benefits and seamless interoperability inherent in all of our data management software applications. Additional options enable content search, data encryption and auditing features to support data discovery and compliance requirements. Each of these applications shares a common architecture consisting of three core components: intelligent agent software, data movement software and command and control software. These components may be installed on a single host server, or each may be distributed over many servers in a global network. Additionally, the modularity of our software provides deployment flexibility. The ability to share storage resources across multiple data management applications provides easier data management and lower total cost of ownership. We participate in industry standards groups and activities that we believe will have a direct bearing on the data management software market.
 
Our software architecture consists of integrated software components that are grouped together to form a CommCell. Components of a CommCell are as follows:
 
  •  one CommServe;
 
  •  one or more MediaAgents; and
 
  •  one or more iDataAgents.
 
Each highly scalable CommCell may be configured to reflect a customer’s geographic, organizational or application environment. Multiple CommCells can be aggregated into a single, centralized view for policy-based management across a customer’s local or global information technology environment.
 
  •  CommServe.  The CommServe acts as the command and control center of the CommCell and handles all requests for activity between MediaAgent and iDataAgent components. The CommServe contains the centralized event and job managers and the index catalog. This database includes information about where data resides, such as the library, media and content of data. The centralized event manager logs all events, providing unified notification of important events. The job manager automates and monitors all jobs across the CommCell.
 
  •  MediaAgent.  The MediaAgent is a media independent module that is responsible for managing the movement of data between the iDataAgents and the physical storage devices. Our MediaAgents communicate with a broad range of storage devices, generating an index for use by each of our software applications. The MediaAgent software supports most storage devices, including automated magnetic tape libraries, tape stackers and loaders, standalone tape drives and magnetic storage devices, magneto-optical libraries, virtual tape libraries, DVD-RAM and CD-RW devices.
 
  •  iDataAgent.  The iDataAgent is a software module that resides on the server or other computing device and controls the data being protected, replicated, migrated or archived, often referred to simply as the “client” software. iDataAgents communicate with most open and network file systems and enterprise relational databases and applications, such as Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft SharePoint, Notes Domino Server, GroupWise, Oracle, Informix, Sybase, DB2 and SAP, to generate application aware indexes pertinent to granular recovery of application objects. The agent software contains the logic necessary to extract (or recover) data and send it to (or receive it from) the MediaAgent software.
 
Technology


 



Our Common Technology Engine serves as a major differentiator
versus our competitors’ data management software products.
Our Common Technology Engine’s unique indexing, cataloging,
data movement, media management and policy technologies are the
source of the performance, scale, management, cost of ownership
benefits and seamless interoperability inherent in all of our
data management software applications. Additional options enable
content search, data encryption and auditing features to support
data discovery and compliance requirements. Each of these
applications shares a common architecture consisting of three
core components: intelligent agent software, data movement
software and command and control software. These components may
be installed on a single host server, or each may be distributed
over many servers in a global network. Additionally, the
modularity of our software provides deployment flexibility. The
ability to share storage resources across multiple data
management applications provides easier data management and
lower total cost of ownership. We participate in industry
standards groups and activities that we believe will have a
direct bearing on the data management software market.


 



Our software architecture consists of integrated software
components that are grouped together to form a CommCell.
Components of a CommCell are as follows:


 




































  • 
one CommServe;
 
  • 
one or more MediaAgents; and
 
  • 
one or more iDataAgents.


 



Each highly scalable CommCell may be configured to reflect a
customer’s geographic, organizational or application
environment. Multiple CommCells can be aggregated into a single,
centralized view for policy-based management across a
customer’s local or global information technology
environment.


 




































  • 
CommServe.  The CommServe acts as the command
and control center of the CommCell and handles all requests for
activity between MediaAgent and iDataAgent components. The
CommServe contains the centralized event and job managers and
the index catalog. This database includes information about
where data resides, such as the library, media and content of
data. The centralized event manager logs all events, providing
unified notification of important events. The job manager
automates and monitors all jobs across the CommCell.
 
  • 
MediaAgent.  The MediaAgent is a media
independent module that is responsible for managing the movement
of data between the iDataAgents and the physical storage
devices. Our MediaAgents communicate with a broad range of
storage devices, generating an index for use by each of our
software applications. The MediaAgent software supports most
storage devices, including automated magnetic tape libraries,
tape stackers and loaders, standalone tape drives and magnetic
storage devices, magneto-optical libraries, virtual tape
libraries, DVD-RAM and CD-RW devices.
 
  • 
iDataAgent.  The iDataAgent is a software
module that resides on the server or other computing device and
controls the data being protected, replicated, migrated or
archived, often referred to simply as the “client”
software. iDataAgents communicate with most open and network
file systems and enterprise relational databases and
applications, such as Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft SharePoint,
Notes Domino Server, GroupWise, Oracle, Informix, Sybase, DB2
and SAP, to generate application aware indexes pertinent to
granular recovery of application objects. The agent software
contains the logic necessary to extract (or recover) data and
send it to (or receive it from) the MediaAgent software.


 




This excerpt taken from the CVLT 10-K filed May 25, 2007.
Technology
 
Our Common Technology Engine serves as a major differentiator versus our competitors’ data management software products. Our Common Technology Engine’s unique indexing, cataloging, data movement, media management and policy technologies are the source of the performance, scale, management, cost of ownership benefits and seamless interoperability inherent in all of our data management software applications. Additional options enable content search, data encryption and auditing features to support data discovery and compliance requirements. Each of these applications shares a common architecture consisting of three core components: intelligent agent software, data movement software and command and control software. These components may be installed on a single host server, or each may be distributed over many servers in a global network. Additionally, the


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modularity of our software provides deployment flexibility. The ability to share storage resources across multiple data management applications provides easier data management and lower total cost of ownership. We participate in industry standards groups and activities that we believe will have a direct bearing on the data management software market.
 
Our software architecture consists of integrated software components that are grouped together to form a CommCell. Components of a CommCell are as follows:
 
  •  one CommServe;
 
  •  one or more MediaAgents; and
 
  •  one or more iDataAgents.
 
Each highly scalable CommCell may be configured to reflect a customer’s geographic, organizational or application environment. Multiple CommCells can be aggregated into a single, centralized view for policy-based management across a customer’s local or global information technology environment.
 
  •  CommServe.  The CommServe acts as the command and control center of the CommCell and handles all requests for activity between MediaAgent and iDataAgent components. The CommServe contains the centralized event and job managers and the index catalog. This database includes information about where data resides, such as the library, media and content of data. The centralized event manager logs all events, providing unified notification of important events. The job manager automates and monitors all jobs across the CommCell.
 
  •  MediaAgent.  The MediaAgent is a media independent module that is responsible for managing the movement of data between the iDataAgents and the physical storage devices. Our MediaAgents communicate with a broad range of storage devices, generating an index for use by each of our software applications. The MediaAgent software supports most storage devices, including automated magnetic tape libraries, tape stackers and loaders, standalone tape drives and magnetic storage devices, magneto-optical libraries, virtual tape libraries, DVD-RAM and CD-RW devices.
 
  •  iDataAgent.  The iDataAgent is a software module that resides on the server or other computing device and controls the data being protected, replicated, migrated or archived, often referred to simply as the “client” software. iDataAgents communicate with most open and network file systems and enterprise relational databases and applications, such as Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft SharePoint, Notes Domino Server, GroupWise, Oracle, Informix, Sybase, DB2 and SAP, to generate application aware indexes pertinent to granular recovery of application objects. The agent software contains the logic necessary to extract (or recover) data and send it to (or receive it from) the MediaAgent software.
 

EXCERPTS ON THIS PAGE:

10-K (2 sections)
May 19, 2009
10-K (2 sections)
May 16, 2008
10-K
May 25, 2007

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