from The Executive Software Team

Along with many other publications, the August issue of Windows Magazine reports that Windows 2000 contains a defragmenter.  In fact, not only does Windows Mag report on the product, they've placed this defragmenter (a manual and stripped-down version of Diskeeper) as one of the ten best features of Windows 2000.  We'd like to thank Windows Magazine for its repeated recognition and reportage of Diskeeper (it has been on their WinList of recommended software two years running).

We're very proud to have our product included in Win2000.  Microsoft's recognition that Windows NT benefits from periodic defragmentation is well documented.  System Administrators upgrading to Windows 2000 will see, some for the first time, the impact that defragmentation technology can have on their own system's performance. 

But will the version of Diskeeper in Windows 2000 fit your defragmentation needs?  It's a question worth answering, if you wish to maintain the performance of your Windows NT systems. You might want to keep this article handy in case anyone has any questions about whether or not the defragmenter in Windows 2000 is all they need. 

Here is a feature-by-feature comparison of the full version of Diskeeper with its Windows 2000 counterpart:

1.  On-Line Defragmentation

Diskeeper in Windows 2000:  No online defragmentation capability.  Processes must be shut down to run the defragmenter manually.

Diskeeper Full Version: Allows online defragmentation, while user processes continue to run. 

2.  "Set It and Forget It"(r)

Diskeeper in Windows 2000:  No "Set It and Forget It" capability. Defragmentation must be done manually, when needed.

Diskeeper Full Version:  Diskeeper can be set to run when needed, eliminating the need for manual defragmentation.

3.  Scheduled Defragmentation

Diskeeper in Windows 2000:  No scheduling capabilities.  Defragmentation must be manually done when needed.  Or, users can be granted administrative privileges (all defragmenters require this) so that they can run the defragmenter when needed.

Diskeeper Full Version:  Contains full scheduling options for multiple machines and multiple disks.  You never have to worry about defragmenting again.

4.  Remote Defragmentation

Diskeeper in Windows 2000:  No remote defragmentation capabilities.  The system administrator must manually run the defragmenter from the machine on which it is to be run, one partition at a time.  Or, as stated above, users can be granted administration privileges so that they can run it.

Diskeeper Full Version:   Allows a system administrator to remotely run or schedule defragmentation, requiring no manual operation at all, and can be operated right from the system console.   

5.  Boot-Time Directory and Paging File Defragmentation

Diskeeper in Windows 2000:   Contains no boot-time defragmentation features at all.  Directory and paging files will fragment and performance will suffer.  Aside from backup and restore, there will be no way to take care of this fragmentation.

Diskeeper Full Version:   Contains full boot-time defragmentation features for both directories and paging files.

As you can see, the version of Diskeeper contained within Windows 2000 is an immediate fragmentation solution, for one machine, for one disk.  But as a corporate solution with many networked workstations and servers, this version won't nearly be adequate.  You need the full version of Diskeeper.

So, order Diskeeper for ALL your Windows NT machines!  Volume License pricing is available.  Contact your local reseller, or order direct. Contact information is at the end of this issue.

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