-- Authentication compatibility with Microsoft AD and LDAP
-- More efficient authorizations for Access Control Lists (ACLs)
-- All-new Metadata Scheme handling with integration of any external
database table or view
-- All-new Metadata Daemon, automating metadata extraction
-- Support all multilingual metadata attributes and object names in
UNICODE
SRB provides users with transparent access to data within diverse and
distributed resources, including NAS, SAN, CAS, supercomputers, tape
archives and databases, at multiple locations within an enterprise, or even
cross-enterprise in the case of collaborating agencies or HPC centers. A
variety of simple interfaces support data discovery, presentation, and
management while providing a "collection"-oriented view of data.
At the core of SRB is a global namespace that keeps track of all data
objects within a federation of data resources, commonly known as a data
grid. SRB's Metadata Catalog (MCAT) stores metadata in customizable and
powerful schemes, which makes SRB a great fit for unstructured data
management. With automation tools such as ILM Daemon and Metadata Daemon,
SRB is a packaged solution for data integration and management in complex
and demanding environments.
According to Constantin Scheder, Director and Chief Architect of Nirvana
Storage, "SRB users are addressing today's most complex and demanding data
grid challenges. Our customers are implementing the most advanced grid
architectures, and our goal is to not only meet today's needs, but also
tomorrow's."
Nirvana Storage continues to develop SRB in response to growing customer
concerns for heightened access control, more intuitive search and query
capabilities, and further integration with other storage solutions.
Please visit www.ga.com/nirvana for more details on these major
enhancements.
About Nirvana Storage
Nirvana Storage was established in 2000 as a division of General Atomics.
It commercializes data grid technology originally developed at the San
Diego Supercomputer Center (SDSC), which was founded and operated by
General Atomics for many years. Nirvana Storage is located in San Diego,
California, and provides advanced data solutions to government, research
and industry customers in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany,
India and other countries around the world. www.ga.com/nirvana
About General Atomics
Founded in 1955 as a division of General Dynamics, General Atomics is now a
privately owned technology and product company headquartered in San Diego,
California. With over 20 locations worldwide, General Atomics and its
affiliated companies develop and manufacture a variety of high technology
products for commercial and government applications. General Atomics and
its affiliates supply services ranging from research in magnetic fusion and
inertial fusion energy, to defense programs, high power lasers, UWB
communications, and manufacturing of the Predator unmanned aerial vehicle.
www.ga.com
Contact Information: For Further Information Contact Nirvana Storage: Joel Zhou Director, Business Development (858) 455-2500 Email Contact Public Relations: Doug Fouquet (858) 455-2173 Email Contact