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2.2.1 VTS Component Database Concepts

The VTS component processes SMF data generated by the
following virtual tape systems:

o IBM Virtual Tape System (VTS)
o Sun StorageTek Virtual Storage Manager (VSM) System

For the specific releases of these systems supported, refer
to 1.2.4, VTS Requirements.

While these virtual tape systems provide similar
functionality, the architectural implementation and SMF
performance data generated by each system is very different.
The VTS component creates and maintain two sets of database
files in two different VTS component information areas: the
IBM Virtual Tape Subsystem information area for IBM VTS
systems, and the SVT StorageTek VSM Virtual Tape Subsystem
information area for StorageTek.  The two information areas
and their files are discussed in section 5.2, VTS Component
Files.