Legato Systems, Inc.

Legato, headquartered in Palo Alto, California, was founded in 1988 to provide an integrated set of storage management services that simplify the administration of client/server computing.

Legato Systems Inc. is the leading provider of network-wide data storage management software. Our goal is to simplify administration by providing a family of scalable storage management software products that deliver the right solution at the right price.

Our software removes the barriers associated with today's utility-based backup solutions designed for specific operating system environments. Such solutions result in isolated islands of incompatible media libraries that prevent network expansion and greatly increase backup administration costs.

Legato's Products

Standalone Server Backup

Data Backup Utility

The Legato Data Backup Utility (LDBU) provides easy-to-use, feature-rich backup for standalone systems. The LDBU is currently available for NetWare and Windows NT servers, offering a superior alternative to traditional backup utilities for just a nominal shipping and handling fee.

Automated Server Backup

Staccato

Staccato delivers reliable server backup and recovery but approaches the task with a much greater degree of automation. Staccato can run virtually unattended for months at a time--a "zero intervention" network backup product. This automation is made possible through the use of low-cost autoloader technology, so that backup automation is affordable for even the smallest LANs.

Multiple Server Networks

Storage Management

Legato NetWorker is the first high performance network storage management application for three key networking environments -- NetWare, multiple Unix operating systems, and a mixture of the two -- and unifies these platforms under a single, interoperable, centrally-managed architecture. Data is written to NetWorker's OpenTape format which is a de-facto standard tape format that is supported by over thirty vendors of data storage management products.

When customers purchase NetWorker, they have purchased a scalable storage management server that can be configured for network backup, recovery, archival, and file migration services. NetWorker is scalable for any size network. Server operating systems supported by NetWorker include Novell NetWare, SunOS and Solaris, IBM AIX/6000, SCO UNIX, and those from 14 Legato OEMs.

NetWorker also provides protection for desktop systems with client software for DOS/Windows, NT, OS/2, Macintosh, UnixWare, SCO Unix, Sun Solaris, SunOS, IBM AIX/6000, Sun 3, HP-UX, IBM LAN Server, Digital VAX, Digital ULTRIX, MIPS, Silicon Graphics, and Sony systems.

NetWorker for NetWare

NetWorker for NetWare is a NetWare Loadable Module (NLM). Its Microsoft Windows-based interface eases the task of protecting data for single NetWare servers or multiple NetWare servers supporting hundreds of gigabytes of data.

NetWorker for NetWare completely and reliably backs up and restores all data, including bindery or directory files, extended file attributes, and security information for NetWare 3 and 4 file servers and connected desktops. It is fully compliant with Novell Storage Management Services (SMS) which ensures complete compatibility with NetWare - now and in the future - and reliably protects all data residing on the network.

NetWorker for Unix

NetWorker for Unix is the de-facto standard for powerful, enterprise-strength network data storage management. It supports the following backup servers from Legato - Sun Solaris, IBM AIX/6000, HP-UX, and SCO UNIX - plus multiple Unix implementations by OEM partners. NetWorker reliably protects all network data, inlcuding data resident on networked systems running Unix, NT, NetWare, DOS/Windows, Macintosh, OS/2 and more.

NetWorker for Windows NT

NetWorker for Windows NT is the first native WIndows NT server-based enterprise storage management application designed specifically for protecting mission-critical data and applications on Windows NT workgroups and mixed-platform enterprises. NetWorker for Windows NT sets a new standard for protecting data on Windows NT application servers and workstations, combining mainframe-class network storage management with superior Windows NT integration.

NetWorker Options

NetWorker Archive

NetWorker Archive provides automated and permanent protection of specific files or groups of files according to rules set by the administrator or user.

Autochanger Software Modules

Autoloader Software Modules deliver hands-free automation via the industry's most popular robotic autochangers.

ClientPaks

ClientPaks deliver data protection to local hard disks of desktops, workstations, and servers networked to a centralized storage management server.

Mainframe Extension

The mainframe extension delivers LAN to mainframe backup for the purpose of setting up a centralized data warehouse.

SNMP Module

The SNMP Module integrates NetWorker for Unix's storage management services with HP OpenView Network Node Manager and SunNet Manager, allowing for a single point of focus to monitor, configure and control various aspects of the network.

Database Support

Legato offers several solutions for protecting Unix databases.

For Informix and smaller Oracle7 databases, Legato's Professional Services Department offers low cost, highly automated toolkits.

For larger Oracle7 databases, the new NetWorker Database Module for Oracle provides high-performance, on-line backup of mission-critical databases. NetWorker Database Modules for Informix, Sybase, Microsoft SQL server and other popular databases will be offered in the future.

Future Product Direction

Hierarchical Storage Management. Data staging and migration to the most appropriate and cost-effective storage media based upon file usage, file type or high water marks.

Distribution and Industry Partnerships

Legato NetWorker is licensed, jointly developed, resold, or endorsed by major system vendors, including: Banyan, Compaq, Digital, Data General, Data Tools, Emprise Technologies, Fujitsu, IBM, ICL, Innovus/HP, Intergraph, Microsoft, Novell, Oracle, Sequent, Siemens, Silicon Graphics, Sony, Sun Microsystems, and SunSoft.

Customer Product Information

To immediately access marketing and technical information, call Legato's fax-on-demand system at 415-812-6156. Legato's Market Relations (PR) contact is Suzan Woods at 415-812-6112. Internet: http://www.legato.com.

Legato History

	  1988	Legato Systems, Inc. founded

July 	  1989	Legato introduces first product, Prestoserve

June	  1990	Legato introduces NetWorker for Unix

December  1990	NetWorker named "Product of the Year" by Unix World

August	  1991	Intergraph and Silicon Graphics license NetWorker for
		Unix

December  1991	DEC and Sequent license NetWorker for Unix

January	  1992	Legato introduces NetWorker for NetWare

October	  1992	Legato announces UnixWare client support

December  1992	InfoWorld ranks NetWorker number one

January	  1993	NetWorker for NetWare named "1993 Product of the Year"
		by LAN Magazine

February  1993	Legato announces technology exchange with Novell
February  1993	Eric Benhamou, President and CEO of 3Com Corporation,
		joins Legato Board of Directors

May	  1993	Conner Peripherals licenses NetWorker for NetWare

June	  1993	ICL licenses NetWorker for Unix

August	  1993	Compaq to resell NetWorker for SCO UNIX

September 1993	Innovus licenses NetWorker for HP 9000 servers

September 1993	Banyan and Legato partner on storage management

October	  1993	Legato and IBM announce agreement for NetWorker on
		LAN server and LAN NetView

November  1993	SCO and Legato introduce Legato NetWorker for SCO
		UNIX

November  1993	Legato supports Exabyte's new EXB-210 8mm library

January	  1994	Legato announces NetWorker-Oracle database module

January	  1994	Legato announces shipment of Windows and OS/2 Client

February  1994	Ingram Micro, SunExpress, and Tech Data to resell
		Legato NetWorker

February  1994	Legato and Itochu announce NetWorker for Asia market

March	  1994	Legato announces NetWorker support for Emprise Stage3

March	  1994	Legato introduces NetWorker 3.0 for NetWare

March	  1994	Legato and SunSoft announce joint technology licensing
		and distribution agreement

April	  1994	Datatools SQL-BackTrack NetWorker Module automates

		database backup with Legato NetWorker 4.0

April	  1994	NetWorker chosen as Editor's Favorite by Network
		Computing Magazine,"10 Products You Can't Live Without"

May	  1994	Legato Systems announces support for SIDF

May	  1994	Legato announces new Device Support Supplement program

June	  1994	Legato and Fujitsu sign agreement

July	  1994	Legato announces its July Device Support Supplement

July	  1994	NetWorker now standard in Compaq SmartStart CD-ROM

August	  1994	Legato announces enhancements to ClientPak I and II

September 1994	HP announces LABS, sets new standards

September 1994	Legato announces Staccato, introduces first product for
		newly-created LABS standard

October	  1994	Legato announces its October Device Support Supplement

November  1994	Legato names Gilbert Wai Sr. VP of Product Development

December  1994	Legato announces NetWorker Archive application and
		"archive-ready" NetWorker 4.1 for Unix

December  1994	Legato announces first enterprise storage management
		application for Windows NT

January	  1995	Digital's Polycenter NetWorker Save and Restore adds
		client-side Archiving, Windows NT for Intel support

February  1995	Legato announces third generation release of NetWorker
		for NetWare 3.1

March	  1995	Legato announces strategic partnerships with mainframe
		storage management providers

March 	  1995	Legato announces SNMP support for NetWorker

May 	  1995	Legato Systems Announces World Wide Web Site

May 	  1995	Legato Names New Member of Board of Directors (Phillip E. White)

May 	  1995	Legato Names Kent Smith Executive VP Customer Operations

July 	  1995	Legato Issues Initial Public Stock Offering

Executive Staff

Louis C. Cole, Chairman of the Board, President and CEO

Before joining Legato, Mr. Cole was executive vice president of operations at Novell Inc. Formerly, Mr. Cole was president of CXI Inc. Under his leadership, CXI grew from a startup to $20 million in revenues. CXI had ten consecutively-profitable quarters when it was acquired by Novell in 1987. Mr. Cole holds a B.S. degree in mathematics and education from Pennsylvania State University at Edinboro.

Kent D. Smith, Executive Vice President of Customer Operations

Mr. Smith has over twenty years of experience in sales and marketing in the information systems industry. Prior to joining Legato in 1995, he was vice president of Emerging Markets for Verifone, Inc. of Redwood City, CA. He held various positions during his nineteen-year tenure with IBM, including four years as general manager of IBM China, Inc. Mr. Smith holds a B.A. degree from California State University at Fullerton, and an M.B.A. degree from the University of Southern California.

Gilbert Wai, Senior Vice President of Product Development

Mr. Wai has over twenty years of experience in managing product development and marketing for medium and large companies in the computer industry. Prior to joining Legato, Mr. Wai was vice president/general manager of Product Management and Development for Informix Software. Mr. Wai also held management positions with Tandem Computers and Control Data Corporation. Mr. Wai holds a B.S. degree in electrical engineering and computer science from University of California, Berkeley.

Edward B. Cooper, Vice President of Marketing

Mr. Cooper has over twenty years of marketing and business management experience. Prior to joining Legato, Mr. Cooper was a Channel Marketing executive for Banyan. Previously, he was senior director of Marketing for the NetWare Product Division and also senior director of International Marketing at Novell. Under his leadership, Novell established NetWare as the leading network operating system with over 60% market share. Mr. Cooper has also held senior management positions with Sytek, Inc. and General Electric. Mr. Cooper holds a B.S.E.E. from San Jose State University and an MBA from the University of Santa Clara.

Stephen L. Ruvolo, Vice President of International Sales

Mr. Ruvolo has over twenty years of experience in senior sales management. Prior to joining Legato, Mr. Ruvolo was vice president International Sales for Network Computing Devices, responsible for the sales of their X terminals, PC x terminal emulation software, and enterprise-wide electronic mail software. In three years he grew the international business over 150%. Mr. Ruvolo has also held senior sales management and international account management positions with Digital Equipment Corporation. He holds a B.S.E.E. from City University, and has done graduate work in Electrical Engineering at the State University of New York at Sony Brook.

John Siegel, Vice President of Customer Service and Support

Before joining Legato, Mr. Siegel was president of J2 Software Labs, Inc., a connectivity consulting firm. Previously, he was vice president of product support at Novell and earlier at CXI, Inc. He held previous MIS positions at Fairchild, and was an MIS consultant during the 1970s. Mr. Siegel holds a B.S. in Business Management from San Jose State University.

Gary Thompson, Vice President of Finance and Administration

Before joining Legato, Mr. Thompson was vice president of financial operations and information systems at Novell. Previously, he was vice president of finance for CXI, Inc. He also held a number of positions during his ten years at Arthur Andersen and Company. Mr. Thompson holds a B.S. in Accounting and an M.B.A. in finance from the University of Colorado.

Legato Founders

Jon Kepecs, Bob Lyon, Joe Moran and Russell Sandberg.

Board of Directors

Louis C. Cole, Chairman of the Board

Before joining Legato, Mr. Cole was executive vice president responsible for all Novell Inc. operating divisions. Formerly, Mr. Cole was president of CXI Inc., which was acquired by Novell in 1987. Mr. Cole is a founder of Combinet, Inc. and a member of Combinet╣s board of directors. He holds a B.S. degree in mathematics and education from Pennsylvania State University at Edinboro.

Eric A. Benhamou, Director

Mr. Benhamou has been a director of the Company since March 1993. Mr. Benhamou has been president and CEO of 3Com Corporation, a publicly held computer network products company, since September 1990, and he has been chairman of the board of 3Com since July 1994. From April l 1990 until September 1990, Mr. Benhamou served as chief operating officer of 3Com. Mr. Benhamou currently serves as a director of Cypress Semiconductor, a publicly held semiconductor company. Mr. Benhamou holds a Diplome d╣Ingenieur from Ecole Nationale Superieure d╣Arts et Metiers in Paris, France, and an M.S. in electrical engineering from Stanford University.

Phillip E. White, Director

Mr. White joined the Company as a director in May 1995. He is chairman of the board, president and CEO of Informix Corporation, the parent company of Informix Software, Inc. Mr. White joined Informix in January 1989 as CEO and became president later that year. Mr. White was president of Wyse Technology, Inc. from May 1986 to January 1989 and, prior to that, he was vice president of sales and marketing at Altos Computer Systems. In addition, he spent 15 years with IBM in a number of senior-level sales and marketing positions. Mr. White is also on the board of directors for Adaptec and Lynx Real-Time Systems, Inc., and is a member of the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees of Illinois Wesleyan University and the advisory board of the Leavey School of Business and Administration at Santa Clara University. He received his B.A. degree in business from Illinois Wesleyan University, and holds an M.B.A. from the University of Illinois, Urbana.

Kevin A. Fong, Director

Mr. Fong has been a director of the Company sine December 1988. Mr. Fong joined Mayfield Fund, a venture capital firm, in 1988 and has been a general partner of several venture capital funds affiliated with Mayfield since 1990. Mr. Fong currently serves as a director of Alantec Corporation, a publicly held internetworking products company, as well as several privately held companies. Mr. Fong holds a B.S. in electrical engineering from the University of California at Berkeley and an M.S. in electrical engineering and an M.B.A. from Stanford University.

David N. Strohm, Director

Mr. Strohm has been a director of the Company since December 1988. Mr. Strohm joined Greylock Management Corporation, a venture capital management company, in 1980 and is a general partner of several venture capital funds affiliated with Greylock. Mr. Strohm currently serves as a director of Banyan, Mentor Graphics Corporation, a publicly held electronic design automation company, and MDL Information Systems, Inc., a supplier of chemical information management software and related products and services, all publicly held, as well as several privately held technology companies. Mr. Strohm holds a B.A. from Dartmouth College and an M.B.A. from Harvard University.

Robert V. Gunderson, Jr., Secretary

Mr. Gunderson has been secretary of the Company since September 1988. Mr. Gunderson is a member of the law firm of Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison, where he has been a partner since June 1988. Mr. Gunderson holds a J.D. from the University of Chicago, an M.B.A. degree in finance from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, and an M.B.A. from Stanford University.

Legato Systems, Inc
3145 Porter Drive
Palo Alto, CA 94304 U.S.A.
Voice: 415-812-6000 / Fax: 415-812-6032