Abstract: An audit, monitor, and access control system for use with at least one user computer and at least one protected computer. The system includes first software to authenticate authorized access by a user computer. A server connection network adapter permits communication with a user computer. Second software is provided to authenticate authorized superuser access by a user computer. A client connection network adapter permits communication with a protected computer. All data transferred and all activity between user computers and protected computers is recorded. Additionally, all data transferred and all activity between the user computers and the protected computers is audited.

Abstract: A system to facilitate distributed storage with balanced load and multi-mirroring options. The system includes a plurality of server processing central processing units, each server having one or more mount points for storage and retrieval of file data. At least one managerial system is in communication with each server, each managerial system having configure information for each server, mover module software, and checker module software. One or more pairs of remote data storage device servers are in communication with the servers so that each pair stores the same data as its counterpart so that they mirror one another, each server having software to dynamically spread workload across the available servers based on factors including the number of files already opened, the existence of files, and available space.

Abstract: A secure virtual tape management system with early read support options. The system includes at least two mainframe hosts having a catalog storing tape related information. A primary virtual tape emulation system includes an adaptor and includes software for facilitating remote configuration and utilization of the virtual tape management. A virtual tape system catalog storing tape related information is attached to the virtual tape management. Remote data storage devices may be in communication with the virtual tape management central processing unit. Software resident on the catalog monitors tape related information on the primary virtual tape emulation system for criteria matching a virtual tape to be made available to a secondary host and initiates immediate transfer of that data allowing it to be read in a paced manner by the secondary host before the primary host has completed its series of tape writes.

Abstract: Remote configuration and utilization of a virtual tape management system via communication of encrypted data. At least one security administrator CPU is communicably attached to a virtual tape management CPU. At least one remote data storage CPU is communicably attached to the virtual tape management CPU and to the security administrator. First software within the virtual tape management CPU validates authorized remote access to at least one remote data storage CPU and encrypts the data. Second software facilitates remote configuration and utilization of the virtual tape management CPU. At least one hardware adaptor card connects the virtual tape management CPU to a host.

Abstract: Remote configuration and utilization of a virtual tape management system with creation and management options. At least one security administrator CPU is communicably attached to a virtual tape management CPU. A pair of disk drives is communicably attached to the virtual tape management CPU and to the security administrator. First software within the virtual tape management CPU validates authorized remote access to said disk drives and encrypts the data. Second software facilitates remote configuration and utilization of the virtual tape management CPU. Third software provides tape image file processing including inspecting each remote data storage to determine if a file is present, opening the file, reading tape related information thereon, and reading from or writing to the disk arrays. Fourth software provides checker support for tape image files for enumerating tape image files on the disk drives, opening the tape image files, and reading the tape related information.

Abstract: A system for planning and verifying off-site disaster recovery plans as well as implementing alternate fall back operations in the event of a disaster. The system includes at least one primary mainframe computer having an inboard catalog component, a primary emulated device controller connected to the primary computer, and a primary virtual tape system connected to the primary computer. A primary virtual tape system catalog is connected to the primary virtual tape system. A disaster recovery administrator using remote management tools maintains user and resource profiles and controls configuration of the primary emulated device controller and the primary virtual tape system.

Abstract: A secure virtual tape management system with early read support options. The system includes at least two mainframe hosts having a catalog storing tape related information. A primary virtual tape emulation system includes an adaptor and includes software for facilitating remote configuration and utilization of the virtual tape management. A virtual tape system catalog storing tape related information is attached to the virtual tape management. Remote data storage devices may be in communication with the virtual tape management central processing unit. Software resident on the catalog monitors tape related information on the primary virtual tape emulation system for criteria matching a virtual tape to be made available to a secondary host and initiates immediate transfer of that data allowing it to be read in a paced manner by the secondary host before the primary host has completed its series of tape writes.

Abstract: A secure virtual tape management system with console and catalog monitoring and updating. The system includes at least one mainframe host processor having a catalog storing tape related information and having an operator console communicably attached thereto. A virtual tape management central processing unit includes software for facilitating remote configuration and utilization of the virtual tape management CPU. A virtual tape catalog storing tape related information is attached to the virtual tape management CPU. An inboard software component resident in the mainframe host obtains and collects any and all console messages issued to the operator console of the mainframe host for conveyance to the virtual tape management CPU to allow automation steps and routines to be performed in response to the console messages.

Abstract: A system to facilitate distributed storage with balanced load and multi-mirroring options. The system includes a plurality of server processing central processing units, each server having one or more mount points for storage and retrieval of file data. At least one managerial system is in communication with each server, each managerial system having configure information for each server, mover module software, and checker module software. One or more pairs of remote data storage device servers are in communication with the servers so that each pair stores the same data as its counterpart so that they mirror one another, each server having software to dynamically spread workload across the available servers based on factors including the number of files already opened, the existence of files, and available space.

Abstract: Remote configuration and utilization of a virtual tape management system via communication of encrypted data. At least one security administrator CPU is communicably attached to a virtual tape management CPU. At least one remote data storage CPU is communicably attached to the virtual tape management CPU and to the security administrator. First software within the virtual tape management CPU validates authorized remote access to at least one remote data storage CPU and encrypts the data. Second software facilitates remote configuration and utilization of the virtual tape management CPU. At least one hardware adaptor card connects the virtual tape management CPU to a host.

Abstract: A system for planning and verifying off-site disaster recovery plans as well as implementing alternate fall back operations in the event of a disaster. The system includes at least one primary mainframe computer having an inboard catalog component, a primary emulated device controller connected to the primary computer, and a primary virtual tape system connected to the primary computer. A primary virtual tape system catalog is connected to the primary virtual tape system. A disaster recovery administrator using remote management tools maintains user and resource profiles and controls configuration of the primary emulated device controller and the primary virtual tape system.

Abstract: A method and a system to emulate a mainframe data channel for testing and diagnostics of mainframe peripheral devices and for remote control and configuration of the testing and diagnostics. The system includes an emulator central processing unit communicably attached to at least one of the mainframe peripheral devices. First driver software is resident in the emulator central processing unit to initialize and start an adaptor for at least one mainframe peripheral device. Second channel program software is resident in the emulator central processing unit having commands to the emulator central processing unit and to the mainframe peripheral devices. Third application software is resident in the emulator central processing unit to test and diagnose the mainframe peripheral devices. Fourth software resident in the emulator central processing unit validates remote access to the emulator central processing unit.

Abstract: An audit, monitor, and access control system for use with at least one user computer and at least one protected computer. The system includes first software to authenticate authorized access by a user computer. A server connection network adapter permits communication with a user computer. Second software is provided to authenticate authorized superuser access by a user computer. A client connection network adapter permits communication with a protected computer. All data transferred and all activity between user computers and protected computers is recorded. Additionally, all data transferred and all activity between the user computers and the protected computers is audited.

Abstract: A system to monitor, detect and analyze chemical, radiation and/or biological threats. The system includes a plurality of sensors, wherein each sensor gathers data on chemical, radiation or biological agents. A central processing unit is in communication with sensors analyzes sensor collected data. A transmission system transmits data in the form of alerts from each central processing unit by secure, encrypted packets over a network.

Abstract: A system for planning and verifying off-site disaster recovery plans as well as implementing alternate fall back operations in the event of a disaster. The system includes at least one primary mainframe computer having an inboard catalog component, a primary emulated device controller connected to the primary computer, and a primary virtual tape system connected to the primary computer. A primary virtual tape system catalog is connected to the primary virtual tape system. A disaster recovery administrator using remote management tools maintains user and resource profiles and controls configuration of the primary emulated device controller and the primary virtual tape system.

Abstract: A method and a system to emulate a mainframe data channel for testing and diagnostics of mainframe peripheral devices and for remote control and configuration of the testing and diagnostics. The system includes an emulator central processing unit communicably attached to at least one of the mainframe peripheral devices. First driver software is resident in the emulator central processing unit to initialize and start an adaptor for at least one mainframe peripheral device. Second channel program software is resident in the emulator central processing unit having commands to the emulator central processing unit and to the mainframe peripheral devices. Third application software is resident in the emulator central processing unit to test and diagnose the mainframe peripheral devices. Fourth software resident in the emulator central processing unit validates remote access to the emulator central processing unit.

Abstract: Remote configuration and utilization of a virtual tape management system via communication of encrypted data. At least one security administrator CPU is communicably attached to a virtual tape management CPU. At least one remote data storage CPU is communicably attached to the virtual tape management CPU and to the security administrator. First software within the virtual tape management CPU validates authorized remote access to at least one remote data storage CPU and encrypts the data. Second software facilitates remote configuration and utilization of the virtual tape management CPU. At least one hardware adaptor card connects the virtual tape management CPU to a host.

Abstract: A system to monitor, detect and analyze chemical, radiation and/or biological threats. The system includes a plurality of sensors, wherein each sensor gathers data on chemical, radiation or biological agents. A central processing unit is in communication with sensors analyzes sensor collected data. A transmission system transmits data in the form of alerts from each central processing unit by secure, encrypted packets over a network.

Abstract: A remote user establishes an interactive session. A pre-determined backup set is encrypted at a remote user site according to a key based upon the user's password. Encrypted backup data is then transmitted to a backup archive server and decrypted utilizing the user's password generated key and re-encrypted according to a user specified backup set key and stored upon an auxiliary storage unit. The present invention further embodies a retrieval process wherein a remote user designates one or more files to be retrieved and the backup set encryption key used during the initial backup operation. Software executing within the backup archive server CPU retrieves and decrypts the specified files according to the originally specified backup set key and re-encrypts the files according to the remote user's password. Retrieved information is then transmitted to the remote user whereupon it is subsequently decrypted at the remote user site.

Abstract: An improved system, method and article of manufacture for observing and evaluating current and past computer platform performance information. A monitored system's information is received by a master monitoring system central processing unit in communication with the monitored system. Monitored system performance information, typically but not limited to the form of a screen image intended for display upon a monitored system output device, is replicated using a computer program resident and executing from within the master monitoring system central processing unit. All updates to the system performance information issued by and transmitted from the monitored system central processing unit are trapped and stored within the master monitoring system central processing unit using the aforestated resident and executing program. Multiple remote users can access the stored system performance information (a.k.