BACKGROUND Data masking is a method for obscuring (masking) specific data elements
within a data store. Data masking ensures that sensitive data is replaced with realistic but …

In one embodiment, the present invention is directed to a system for managing a moveable
media library. The system may comprise at least one robotic mechanics and a controller …

In a storage server on a storage area network, a media unit manager manages disk space in
a manner transparent to the host computers. The media unit manager uses media units …

BACKGROUND In today's business world, a company's data is often one of its most
important company assets. With today's Voluminous amounts of important data come the …

A method for providing a peripheral device virtual functionality overlay for a data library
comprises intercepting commands to a library data transfer element within a bridge disposed …

BACKGROUND In today's business world, a company's data is often one of its most
important company assets. With today's Voluminous amounts of important data come the …

(57) ABSTRACT A computer system which enables more efficient use of a storage system
shared by plural host computers and opti mizes the performance of the whole system …

According to the present invention, techniques for performing security functions in computer
storage subsystems in order to prevent illegal access by the host computers according to …

An apparatus and method for identifying unused Storage capacity of a number of network
Storage devices, and configuring at least a portion of the unused Storage capacity as a …

An example method to hide a presence of a storage device is provided herein. The method
masks the presence of the storage device using a microcontroller that controls a presence …