[aperi-survey] Aperi Survey Results

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Aperi Survey Results

1) Are you considering or using Aperi from which perspective:
Using Aperi to manage my storage environment

2) Have you installed and configured the Aperi framework?
No

How long did the install and configuration take?


How long do you think the Aperi install should take?
<2 hours

3) Which features of Aperi have you used:
Monitor storage devices via Topology Viewer
Modify storage devices configurations
Storage network problem determination

4) Which of the following Aperi features are of most value to your business needs:
Topology Viewer
Switch or Fabric management
Array management
Tape management
NAS management

5) What are the reasons you would adopt Aperi code?
Replace code you (or your company) developed on your own with a community supported version of the code
Improve interoperability of your hardware or software with other devices

6) What inhibitors do you see to adopting Aperi code? Or what enhancements are needed before you will adopt Aperi?
Level of documentation available
Ease of installing and configuring

7) Are you using Aperi in conjunction with


8) What is your interest in the following topics becoming part of Aperi?

SMI Additions
a) 3
b) 3
c) 3
d) 3

New Extensions
a) 3
b) 3
c) 3
d) 3
e) 3
f) 3

Documentation and Getting Started Information
a) 3
b) 3
c) 4
d) 5

Currency and Compatibility
a) 3
b) 3
c) 3
d) 3
e) 3
f) 3

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