AGENT-LESS SYSTEMS, METHODS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR MANAGING A PLURALITY OF REMOTELY LOCATED DATA STORAGE SYSTEMS

摘要

Agent-less data storage management systems, methods and computer program products are provided and include a central data repository, a raw data processor (RDP), a management appliance, and problem identification logic. The RDP collects raw, unformatted metadata directly from remote data storage systems, transforms the collected metadata to a standardized format, and stores the transformed metadata from remote data storage systems without the use of agents executing at each remote data storage system. The management appliance implements corrective action and configuration changes at each data storage system, and makes configuration changes at each data storage system without the use of agents executing at each remote data storage system. Problem identifcation logic reviews metadata collected by the RDP, identifies problems at remote data storage systems that require resolution, and initiates corrective action.