DISKEEPER 7.0 Second Edition

   Reviewed by Harry Eaton  

Everyone that uses a computer at one time or another has or will need to use it while the Windows defragment utility is running. Well, not only is this possible with Diskeeper 7.0 but it's faster and you have even more options.

Since 1986, Diskeeper has set the standard in network defragmentation technology, in large part from being the fastest product, using the fewest resources. With 7.0 Second Edition, administrators now have the expanded flexibility to select from one of three new algorithms, or "modes", to perform: 1) the quickest possible defrag, 2) the largest possible free space consolidation, or 3) maximum disk performance. "Maximum Disk Performance" is the most recommended setting for optimum balance of file defragmentation and free space consolidation under common network conditions.

Research reports found that IT managers were deploying Diskeeper 7.0 to help prevent system crashes, software conflicts, slow file access and the reduction of help desk calls. "Diskeeper 7.0 SE offers the best possible solution for system administrators to handle fragmentation and keep their systems up and stably running at peak performance." Said John Kimmich, Executive Software's Product Manager for Diskeeper. "It will benefit even the System Administrator who needs more flexibility with his defragmenting options."

Diskeeper 7.0 SE is the optimum solution to handle fragmentation and keep the system up and running at peak performance. It provides the needed additional control options a system administrator needs to customize his defragmentation for certain disks in his network until he is able to move his whole system over to "Smart Scheduling".

Diskeeper's hallmark "Set It and Forget It"® and Smart Scheduling® options fully automate a task that can only be done manually with a built-in utility. Any one of the three defrag modes in 7.0 Second Edition can be easily automated with Diskeeper's popular scheduling options. This allows for more routine defragmentation of a network and produces an irresistible ROI over other utilities, built-in or otherwise.

Fast, automatic, uses low resources. Built-in defragmenters are manual-only and require full administrator privileges to operate. They are slow, labor intensive and use too much system resources to keep up with the performance demands of today's computing needs.

New! PushInstall technology. Eliminate the high cost of deployment. Diskeeper Server version allows remote installation of Diskeeper workstations through the network, remotely, in just a few clicks (when license purchased for each machine).

New! Remote Scheduling of Boot Time Defragmentation. This new feature allows boot time defragmentation to be scheduled on remote machines. The schedule set on the remote machine is easily checked.

Boot Time Defragmentation Technology. To safely defragment system files in about the time it takes for a typical system boot.

Smart Scheduling™. Takes our advanced "Set It and Forget It"® technology to another level. Dynamically configures your defragmentation schedule based on the condition of your disk. Eliminates the need for you to know how often to defragment each of your disk volumes for maximum performance. Diskeeper will take note of fragmentation levels and adjust run time frequency anywhere from every hour to one week.

Faster Defrag Engine. Diskeeper 7.0 is the fastest Windows defragmenter ever built and up to 6 times faster than previous versions. Diskeeper is so fast; it takes minimal system resources to maintain peak performance. Diskeeper runs in the background, unnoticed by end users.

Improved "Low Disk Space Defragmentation." Most defragmenters will balk at defragmenting disks that have large, heavily fragmented files and /or little free space. Others will grind away forever getting nothing done. The low disk space defragmentation function in Diskeeper will reduce the number of fragments, often dramatically-and do it faster than ever before possible.

Diskeeper Second Edition Features:
     
· New Maximum Disk Performance - Setting delivers the highest return of disk performance by carefully balancing defragmentation and free space consolidation against system resource activity and demand.
     · New Improved Free Space - Setting provides additional disk procession to greatly improve free space consolidation for more effective file defragmentation on NTFS and FAT during scheduled automated defragmentation.
     · New Quick Defragmentation - Setting achieves the fastest defragmentation run possible while using even fewer resources; can be used when a quick "cleanup" is needed to improve efficiency and speed in accessing recently created files.
     · New Screen Saver Mode - When this mode is selected, Diskeeper 7.0 Second Edition will run when the Screen Saver is in use on the computer.

Runs on Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003 Server - Even across mixed networks (where Diskeeper server and workstation versions are installed). Maximum performance gains are achieved when the entire network is kept defragmented.

Frag Guard® (Windows NT, 2000 & XP only). Online prevention of fragmentation in your most critical NT/2000 system files: the Master File Table (MFT) and Paging Files.

Designed for Microsoft® Windows XP Operating System

Fully Networkable, Remote Operation.
Diskeeper is a system administrator's dream. You can deploy volume licenses and control and maintain defragmentation network-wide right from the administrator console.

Group Scheduling. Different boxes are on different work schedules and have different work loads. Now you can group any set of disks together under the same defragmentation schedule. Simply highlight the disks you want to schedule (or use the default schedule) and click start. You can schedule an entire domain or even multiple domains. Individual partitions on a disk can be scheduled separately, should this be needed.

Five priority settings from a "do it now" high priority after hours schedule to a fully background defrag on- the-fly priority for mission critical applications that cannot be taken off line or allowed to slow down.

Defragments multiple disks automatically and simultaneously while system is in use.

The Diskeeper Guarantee:
30-day money back. 90 day free technical support and maintenance.

Although there is a built in defrag utility in Windows, Diskeeper 7.0 SE is a must have for every serious computer user.



A Fragmented Hard Drive Before Running Diskeeper 7.0 Second Edition




And After Running Diskeeper 7.0 Second Edition



Product Specifications.

Workstation Version: Diskeeper 7.0 Workstation version runs on any x86-type (or compatible) computer running Windows XP Windows XP Professional, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows NT 4.0 Workstation, Windows Me, Windows 98, or Windows 95 (OSR 2 or higher). Uses 6 MB disk space or less.

Server Version: Diskeeper 7.0 Server version runs on any x86-type (or compatible) computer that is running Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2003 Server, Windows NT 4.0 Server (SP 3 or higher). Diskeeper Server Version 7.0 will also install and run on Windows NT Workstation or Windows 2000/XP Professional (if the Diskeeper Server Version license has been purchased for that machine) but Windows 95/98 workstations will only accept Diskeeper Workstation Version. Diskeeper Server version contains the network defragmentation controls to manage all installed Diskeeper Version 6.0 through Version 7.0 programs throughout the network. Uses 27 MB disk space or less.

Windows Versions and Platforms Supported. Diskeeper Workstation is supported on Windows XP Professional, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows NT 4.0 Workstation (SP 3 or higher), Windows Me, Windows 98, or Windows 95 (OSR 2 or higher). Note that Diskeeper Workstation cannot be installed on Windows 2000 Server or Windows NT 4.0 Server systems. Diskeeper Server is supported on the Windows 2000 Server or Windows NT 4.0 Server (SP 3 or higher) operating systems. It can also be installed on Windows 2000/XP Professional systems and Windows NT 4.0 Workstations.

Pricing
$49.95 for Workstation and $249.95 for the Server version, Diskeeper 7.0 Second Edition is available to existing Diskeeper 7.0 customers as a free downloadable update. Available for download at http://www.diskeeper.com






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