Novell File Management Suite

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Novell File Management Suite
Developer(s) Novell
Initial releaseJanuary 2010 (2010-01)
Type Software suite
Website Novell File Management Suite

Novell File Management Suite is a suite of applications designed for the identity -based indexing and management of user files on enterprise networks. The three components of the File Management Suite are Novell Storage Manager, Novell File Reporter, and Novell Dynamic File Services. The Suite was introduced in January 2010. [1]

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References

  1. "Novell Introduces First File Management Suite Based on Identity and Policy" (Press release). Novell. 2010-01-19. Retrieved 2010-07-31. Archived 2010-01-23 at the Wayback Machine