In order to engineer the best-customized data-storage solution, StorCOM offers its customers a comprehensive analysis of their existing data-management capabilities, shortcomings and requirements. Working closely with the customer, StorCOM documents systems, applications, networks and planned growth to provide a baseline to build upon. A team of StorCOM technology experts then reviews this information to custom-design a solution that best meets the specific needs of each customer. A storage management plan that supports business-critical applications typically includes the following design elements: