Abstract: The invention provides a system and method for integrated, optimized data storage infrastructure performance in a distributed computing environment using a storage resource management application. The invention may include a storage resource management application that receives and stores data regarding one or more infrastructure components of a distributed computing environment. A request related to performance of a data storage infrastructure of the distributed computing environment, may then be received. A request type may then be identified from one or more predefined request types. Examples of request types may include new asset addition requests, data storage provisioning requests, performance review requests, reporting requests, backup/recovery requests, and/or other requests. One or more infrastructure components, management agents, and/or service level agreements are then identified and associated with the request.

Abstract: The invention provides a system and method for integrated, optimized data storage infrastructure performance in a distributed computing environment using a storage resource management application. The invention may include a storage resource management application that receives and stores data regarding one or more infrastructure components of a distributed computing environment. A request related to performance of a data storage infrastructure of the distributed computing environment, may then be received. A request type may then be identified from one or more predefined request types. Examples of request types may include new asset addition requests, data storage provisioning requests, performance review requests, reporting requests, backup/recovery requests, and/or other requests. One or more infrastructure components, management agents, and/or service level agreements are then identified and associated with the request.

Abstract: A reel device for storing towing rope or line such as used in water skiing and like activities. A spring-loaded reel is contained in a ventilated housing. A short bridle line with a clip is carried on the reel for leading the tow rope into the housing. When an end of the tow line is attached to the clip and a trigger is pulled, the reel turns under action of the springs, winding the bridle and tow rope onto the reel. Most water in the line is squeezed out in the coiling process; the remainder is air dried through ventilation holes in the housing and reel sides. For use of the tow rope, the rope is pulled from the reel against the action of the springs, winding them back up. The tow rope is detached from the bridle line and affixed to the boat or other vehicle for use in pulling a skier through the water, or the like.