Overview of IBM Spectrum Scale Data Management API for GPFS

The Data Management Application Programming Interface (DMAPI) for GPFS™ allows you to monitor events associated with a GPFS file system or with an individual file. You can also manage and maintain file system data.

See the IBM Spectrum Scale™ FAQ in IBM® Knowledge Center for the current limitations of DMAPI-managed file systems.

Note: IBM Spectrum Protect™ for Space Management for GPFS file systems is not available for Windows.

DMAPI for GPFS is compliant with the Open Group's XDSM Standard and includes these features:

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