ADSTAR* Distributed Storage Manager family of servers (ADSM family of servers) provides businesses with a recovery and storage management solution that manages network storage and protects valuable data found on diverse Intel-based, UNIX**-based, and Macintosh platforms. The process of backing up hundreds of workstations and file servers is labor intensive, time consuming, and costly. With IBM's ADSM family of servers, businesses have a storage management solution for their enterprise that helps reduce labor costs, protects hardware and software investments, and helps manage storage costs. As a hierarchical storage manager, ADSM family of servers automates the backup and archive process, provides easy-to-use and powerful data recovery capabilities, manages and balances storage resources, and supports a broad range of network environments and storage devices. ADSM family of servers's broad range of client support includes Apple Macintosh**, DEC ULTRIX**, DOS, Hewlett-Packard** HP-UX, IBM AIX/6000*, IBM OS/2*, Microsoft** Windows**, Novell** NetWare**, SCO** UNIX** 386 or Open Desktop**, and Sun Microsystems** SunOS** or Solaris**. ADSM family of servers supports APPC, IUCV, PWSCS, TCP/IP, 3270. * ADSTAR, AIX/6000, IBM, and OS/2 are trademarks or registered trademarks of IBM ** Apple Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc; ULTRIX is a trademark of Digital Equipment Corporation; Hewlett-Packard is a trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company; Intel is a trademark of Intel corporation, Inc.; Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft; Novell and NetWare are registered trademarks of Novell, Inc.; SCO and Open Desktop are registered trademarks of The Santa Cruz Operation, Inc.; Sun Microsystems, Solaris, and SunOS are trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc.; UNIX is a Trademark of X/Open Company, Ltd.