How Aperi Storage Manager works
The Architecture
Aperi Storage Manager is based upon a three-tier architecture: a server component,
an agent component, and a user interface component.
- Server: This component is the control point for product scheduling
functions, configuration, event information, reporting, and GUI support. It
coordinates communication with and data collection from agents that monitor
storage resources to gather storage demographics and populate the database
repository with results. The Data server is the primary contact point for
GUI user interface functions. It also includes functions that schedule data
collection and discovery for the Device server.
- Database repository: A single database instance serves as the repository
for all components.
- Agents: The Data agents and Fabric agents gather host, application,
and SAN fabric information and send this information to the Data Server or
Device Server.
- User Interface: The user interface enables users to make requests
for information and then generate and display reports based on that information.
The User Interface
Aperi Storage Manager's user interface utilizes a number of repeating elements and consistent themes to help you become familiar and comfortable with performing
your critical storage, disk, tape, and SAN management tasks. By understanding how these elements and themes form a logical pattern within the interface, you
can learn to quickly navigate and use the features of the product.
The following links provide descriptions of the main elements within the interface.
Creatable Objects
Schedulable Jobs
Job Runs