As users strive to control their exponentially expanding data, the need for heterogeneous storage management is more important than ever for the storage networking industry. This situation has created both an opportunity and a challenge for vendors that must work together on the creation of standards if they are to ultimately provide the full value of their products. This white paper takes a look at current data management solutions, suggests interim user strategies, and lays the groundwork for long-term implementations.(April 1, 2002)