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network file server for transferring information across a computer network; computer software for controlling and managing the replication of information in a data storage system; computer software for managing and controlling the replication and movement of information between data storage systems; computer software for monitoring and managing the interaction between computers and data storage peripherals; computer software for creating copies of computer files; computer software for managing file sharing in a networked computer system; computer software for controlling and managing the transfer of data between a computer and a data storage peripheral; computer software for managing intelligent data storage systems; intelligent storage systems, capable of network communication, comprising processors, memories, operating software, data storage units for storing data and software for managing and controlling data; computer storage and retrieval apparatus and software employed therewith; installation, maintenance and repair of storage area networks and intelligent storage systems capable of network communication comprising processors, memories, operating software, data storage units and software for managing and controlling data; computer consultation; web-hosting services for intelligent computer systems and networks comprising processors, memories, operating system software, data storage units and software for managing data; and professional services, namely, strategic planning, assessment, design, customization, and management of enterprise storage systems for intelligent computer systems and networks; professional services, namely identifying and proposing technical solutions and technical support services, and computer consultation services in the field of storage area networks and intelligent storage systems capable of network communication comprising processors, memories, operating software, data storage units and software for managing and controlling data; monitoring and diagnostic services for storage area networks and intelligent storage systems; providing information via local and global computer networks in the field of storage area networks and intelligent storage systems; and updating and maintenance services for operating software and software for managing and controlling data